Veteran

from belanda

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noun
militer
Abstract Concept
From belanda

Definition

A person who has served as a military soldier, or an individual with long experience and deep expertise in a particular field.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Dutch 'veteraan', rooted in the Latin 'veteranus' (old or experienced). It entered Indonesian during the colonial period to refer to former soldiers, later expanding its meaning to include individuals with extensive experience in a specific field.

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