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Meaning
Noun
●
One
motivated
by
gain
, especially monetary.
●
In People:
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.
●
One
hired
to
engage
in a
figurative
battle
, as a
corporate
takeover
, a
lawsuit
, or a political campaign.
Adj
●
Motivated by
private
gain.
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Origin
mercenary
English
mercenarius
Latin
merces
Latin
merx
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Adventurer
Bravo
Condottiere
Filibuster
Freebooter
Freelance
Hireling
Merc
Mercenary
Sellsword
Greedy
Venal
Free Companion
Hired Gun
Hit Man
Private Military Contractor
Soldier Of Fortune
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