veteran's
|vet/er/an's|
B2
/ˈvɛtərənz/
(veteran)
experienced individual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'veteran' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'veteranus', where 'veter-' meant 'old'.
Historical Evolution
'veteranus' transformed into the Old French word 'veteran', and eventually became the modern English word 'veteran'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'old or experienced soldier', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who has served in the military'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'veteran', indicating something belonging to or associated with a veteran.
The veteran's medal was displayed proudly.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/02 07:12