1. a person who has not served in the armed forces

1. relating to or characteristic of someone who has not served in the armed forces

Examples

• The job fair was open to both veterans and nonveterans.
• As a nonveteran, she had no military experience to draw upon.
• The program offers different benefits for veteran and nonveteran employees.
• Nonveteran applicants must meet additional requirements.
• The study compared veteran and nonveteran college students.
• Many nonveterans struggle to understand military culture.