Ex-service

Ex-service

Ex-service is a British term which refers to those who have served in the British Empire or Commonwealth Armed Forces. Earlier, the term "ex-servicemen" or "Ex-servicewomen" was used, but has been replaced with one having no gender connotations.

The corresponding term in American English is Veteran.


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