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⚔️mercenary

noun
/ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/
mercantile merchant

Meaning

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

Example Sentences

The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.

Example Expressions

soldier of fortune

Synonyms

soldier of fortune, hireling, gunman, adventurer, freelancer

Antonyms

patriot, volunteer

Collocations

mercenary army, mercenary soldier, mercenary motives, mercenary behavior

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