The adjective veteran refers to someone who has been involved in a particular activity for a long time. As a noun, veteran usually refers to someone who has served in the armed forces of their country, especially during a war.
Khon
Kaen senator and veteran
politician Klaew Norapati died at his flat in Don Muang in Bangkok
yesterday.
Sompop
Bunnag, a veteran
activist and a CPD committee member in Khon Kaen province, said he
admires Suriyasai for the sincere respect he gives to those who have
long been involved in political and social movements.
The
veteran
film star is also expected to attend Tartan Day celebrations in New
York in April.
A
Russian veteran
said Wednesday that he saw parts of the legendary missing art treasure
Amber Room in the closing days of World War II.
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