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Meaning of mercenary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mercenary

Pronunciation:/ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi//ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. One motivated by gain, especially monetary.

  2. A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

  3. One hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Motivated by private gain.