Old-timer

usgb/ˌəʊld ˈtaɪmər/
noun

A person who has a lot of experience in a particular field.

As an old-timer in the marketing industry, his advice is highly valued.
Visual representation of "old-timer" - A person who has a lot of experience in a particular field.

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  • old-timer in the industry
  • old-timer in the field
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Experience Matters

Used to emphasize the wisdom or skill gained through long involvement in a field.

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He's an old-timer, with fifty years of carpentry behind him.
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Respect Implied

Carries a nuance of respect; implies the person's experience is valuable.

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Ask the old-timer; she knows all the solutions.
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Not Just Age

More about depth of experience than simply being old or elderly.

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Despite being younger, he's an old-timer in web development circles.
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