old-timer
/ˌəʊld ˈtaɪmə(r)/noun
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पुराना व्यक्ति, लंबे समय से जुड़ा सदस्य
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noun
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[C] informal
a person who has lived, worked or belonged to a place or group for a very long time
पुराना व्यक्ति, लंबे समय से जुड़ा सदस्य
- The old-timers at the tea stall remember the town before the flyover.
- He is an old-timer in the party and knows everyone.
- Radhika asked the old-timers about the history of the club.
Synonyms veteran
Opposite newcomer
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[C] North American, informal
an old man
बूढ़ा आदमी, बुज़ुर्ग
- An old-timer sat on the bench feeding pigeons.
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Notes
British and American: old-timer is common in American English, and British speakers more often say 'veteran' or 'old hand'.
British and American: old-timer American English में आम है, जबकि British वक्ता ज़्यादातर 'veteran' या 'old hand' कहते हैं।