veteran

veterano, ex militare

Persona che ha prestato servizio nelle forze armate, soprattutto a lungo o durante una guerra.

In inglese semplice: Someone who has served in the armed forces, especially someone with long experience or experience of war.

• My neighbour is an army veteran.
• The hospital provides care for wounded veterans.
• She interviewed a veteran who had served overseas.

Come si usa: veteran of something (My grandfather is a veteran of the Second World War.)

Sinonimi: ex-serviceman, ex-servicewoman

Espressioni comuni: war veteran, army veteran, combat veteran

veterano

Persona che svolge una determinata attività da molti anni.

In inglese semplice: Someone who has spent many years doing a particular activity.

• Ask a veteran for advice.
• He is a veteran of local politics.
• The team’s veterans helped the younger players.

Come si usa: veteran of something (She is a veteran of the music industry.)

Sinonimi: old hand

Contrari: newcomer, novice

Espressioni comuni: industry veteran, veteran of something, seasoned veteran