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ex-service

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to veterans or those who used to be in the armed forces.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • ex-service personnel

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ex- + service.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: απόστρατος (apóstratos) — used to be in the armed forces
  • Polish: były — used to be in the armed forces
  • Vietnamese: giải ngũ — used to be in the armed forces
  • Vietnamese: phục viên — used to be in the armed forces