veterans'

Belonging to ex-soldiers

Veterans' is the possessive form of veterans, indicating something belonging to or associated with military veterans as a group: Veterans' Day, veterans' benefits, veterans' hospital.

The apostrophe after the s marks plural possession—services for veterans rather than a single veteran.

military

benefits

Gains or helpful effects

cemetery · parade · service · pension · disability · combat · war · sacrifice · honor · duty

healthcare

administration

Organizational oversight and control

rehabilitation · mental health · prosthetics · therapy · caregiver · nursing home · outpatient · trauma · recovery · wellness

commemorative

Day

Twenty-four-hour span

  • monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
  • wreathDecorative foliage circle
  • ceremonyFormal event marking occasions

tribute · remembrance · poppy · salute · march · dedication · memorial · anniversary · observance · reveille

organizational

association

Group with shared aim

  • legionGreat number, or soldiers
  • clubOrganization with membership
  • chapterDivision of a book

post · membership · advocacy · outreach · support · reunion · fellowship · auxiliary · charter · volunteer

Opposites
military service status

veterans'serving

Measured food portion

enlisted · soldiers · active · servicemembers · recruits

military vs. civilian

veterans'civilians

Non-military population

civilian · non-military

experience level

veterans'rookies

Inexperienced beginners in profession

newcomers · beginners · novices · neophytes · greenhorns

Phrases
Family

veteran, veterans

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