veteran

noun

an experienced person who has been through many battles
多くの戦いを経験してきた人

someone who has given long service
長く仕事をしてきた人
a person who has served in the armed forces
軍隊で服務した人
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
多くの実戦を経験してきた軍人
- the veterans laughed at the new recruits
  古参兵たちは新兵たちを笑った

adjective

rendered competent through trial and experience
努力と経験を通して有能になる
- a seasoned traveler
  旅慣れた人
- veteran steadiness
  ベテランの堅実さ
- a veteran officer
  ベテランの役員

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