Akademik

1. noun /vɛ.tə.rən/

a) A person with long experience of a particular activity.

b) A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.

2. adjective /vɛ.tə.rən/

a) Having had long experience, practice, or service.

b) Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.