nonveteran

vet·er·an

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Definitions of nonveteran word

noun nonveteran a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions. 1
noun nonveteran a person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war: a Vietnam veteran. 1
adjective nonveteran (of soldiers) having had service or experience in warfare: veteran troops. 1
adjective nonveteran experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period: a veteran member of Congress. 1
adjective nonveteran of, relating to, or characteristic of veterans. 1
noun nonveteran a person who is not a veteran 0

before 1495

One of the 26% oldest English words

1495-1505; < Latin veterānus mature, experienced, equivalent to veter- (stem of vetus) old + -ānus -an

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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