veterans

The word “veterans” has 3 syllables: vet-er-ans

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛtərənz/

What is synonym and antonym for veterans?

In the thesaurus, “veterans” has 21 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for veterans along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for veterans

adepts
conservative group
dab hands
diehards
doyennes
doyens
experts
gurus
hands
masters
mavens
mavins
old hands
old-timers
past masters
professionals
pros
stagers
vets
war-horses
warhorses

Antonyms for veterans

amateurs
apprentices
beginners
boots
candidates
colts
cubs
dilettantes
dilettanti
entrants
fledglings
freshmen
greenhorns
learners
neophytes
newbies
newcomers
novices
novitiates
probationers
recruits
rookies
students
tenderfeet
tenderfoots
trainees
tyros

Meanings of veterans

noun
1. A person with long experience of a particular activity.
2. A group, animal, etc. with long experience of a particular activity.
3. A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans that weren't in armed conflict.

Example Sentences

Many veterans struggle to adjust to civilian life after service.
The government provides benefits for war veterans.
The ceremony honored the brave veterans of the nation.
Several veterans shared their experiences with young soldiers.
A new hospital was built to support the healthcare needs of veterans.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to veterans, such as: adepts, amateurs, apprentices, beginners, boots, candidates, colts.

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