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mercenary

UK
/ˈmɜːsənəri/
US
/ˈmɜrsəˌnɛri/

Translations

mercenarynoun
mercenaries
pl
UK
/ˈmɜː.sɪ.nəri/
US
/ˈmɝː.səˌner.i/
The mercenary was hired to protect the wealthy businessman.
Наёмник был нанят для защиты богатого бизнесмена.
Additional translations
платный воин
солдат удачи
Synonyms
adventurer
soldier of fortune
hired soldier
freebooter
condottiere
mercenaryadjective
more mercenary
Comp.
most mercenary
Super.
UK
/ˈmɜːsənəri/
US
/ˈmɜrsəˌnɛri/
He was known for his mercenary motives in business.
Он был известен своими наёмными мотивами в бизнесе.
Additional translations
корыстный
Synonyms
materialistic
greedy
profit-driven
self-serving

Definitions

mercenarynoun
A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
The government employed a mercenary to bolster their military forces.
A person primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
He was seen as a mercenary, always looking for the next big payout regardless of the consequences.
mercenaryadjective
Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
His mercenary attitude towards the project made it clear that he was only interested in the financial gain.
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers hired for service in a foreign army.
The city was defended by mercenary troops loyal only to their pay.
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