veteran
intermediateB2/ˈvɛtərən/ · vet-er-an
A person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially in the armed forces.
Meanings
A person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially in the armed forces.
ایسا شخص جس نے کسی خاص شعبے میں طویل تجربہ حاصل کیا ہو، خاص طور پر مسلح افواج میں۔
مُجاہد
mujahid
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Common Collocations
- war veteran
- veteran journalist
- veteran teacher
Example Sentences
The war veteran shared his experiences at the community center.
جنگ کے سابق فوجی نے کمیونٹی سینٹر پر اپنے تجربات شیئر کیے۔
jang ke sabiq fauji ne community center par apne tajurbaat share kiye.
She is a veteran in the field of education, having taught for over thirty years.
وہ تعلیم کے شعبے میں ایک ماہر ہے، جس نے تیس سال سے زیادہ تدریس کی ہے۔
woh taleem ke shobay mein aik maahir hai, jisne tees saal se zyada tadris ki hai.
As a veteran journalist, he has covered many significant events in history.
ایک تجربہ کار صحافی کے طور پر، اس نے تاریخ کے کئی اہم واقعات کی کوریج کی ہے۔
aik tajurba kar sahafi ke tor par, usne tareekh ke kai ahem waqiat ki coverage ki hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember a 'veteran' as someone who has 'vetted' through many experiences.
Imagine an elderly soldier sharing stories of bravery.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو مجاہدوں کا حوصلہ جو کبھی کم نہ ہوا، ہر شرط میں وطن کی خاطر وہ لڑتے رہے۔
dekho mujahidon ka hosla jo kabhi kam na hua, har shart mein watan ki khatir woh ladte rahe.
See the courage of the veterans that never diminished, in every circumstance, they continued to fight for the homeland.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تجربہ ایک بڑی دولت ہے۔
tajurba aik bari dolat hai.
Experience is a great wealth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "veteranus" — old, experienced
First known use: 15th century
The term 'veteran' has Latin roots and historically referred to soldiers with long service, evolving to describe anyone with extensive experience in a particular field.