a person who served in the armed forces of his/her country, regardless whether said person ever fought in a war.
James served in the Navy during the Eighties. He helped protect America from the Russian bear. He is a Cold War veteran.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice August 24, 2006
by Durak April 7, 2004
A person of long experience in a particular field.
For example,
(a) A military veteran
(b) A forum veteran
(c) A political veteran
For example,
(a) A military veteran
(b) A forum veteran
(c) A political veteran
(a) My great-granddaddy was a motorcycle messenger with the armed forces in France during WWII.
(b) Bob is a forum veteran, because he's been a member of RaGEZONE for years, since like, forever...
(c) William Lyon Mackenzie King was a political veteran. He was the longest serving Prime Minister in the history of The Commonwealth.
(b) Bob is a forum veteran, because he's been a member of RaGEZONE for years, since like, forever...
(c) William Lyon Mackenzie King was a political veteran. He was the longest serving Prime Minister in the history of The Commonwealth.
by Ryan3932 May 29, 2011
any person who has been expierenced in a certain area for a long period. mostly used in terms of war.
by gunslingergirlvy_c_e February 24, 2006
anyone who has served in the armed forces no matter how long the duration or type of discharge, that feels compelled to spend an extra $15 to display veteran licence plates and show the rest of the world,"Hey look at me, I'm a hero, hey over here, I'm a hero.....hey hey me!"
by kool keith nfi September 13, 2007
Veteran - vet-er-uh n -noun
1. Person who wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including one's life.
1. Person who wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including one's life.
A veteran is forgotton until needed.
by Grunt Style July 23, 2017
by Wl2ＲＥＤ February 18, 2020