The term specifically means someone who has spent a number of years in their occupation and has endured all the hardships associated with it, and had a wealth of knowledge to share from their experiences. A similar word would be 'experienced.'
The term "Veteran" is most often used to indicate a person who served in the military. Veterans Day in the US is a holiday to commemorate those that served in the armed forces.
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Veterans are people in any kind of military branch who have served the United States of America.Give thanks to these people on November 11. This is the day to thank anyone who has been in a war with out them this world as we know it might not exist the way we think it is.
Anyone from any nation, who has worn the military uniform, is a veteran.
Veteran and non-veteran donations.
Serving "over-seas" is NOT A REQUIREMENT for veteran status. Serving honorably in the US military makes you a military veteran.
If you served in the U.S. military and were honorably discharged, you are a military veteran.
No, the post office is closed on Veteran's Day.