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Definition of «mercenary»

A mercenary is a person who fights for money or personal gain, without any concern for their country's interests. They are hired soldiers who fight for different countries and do not have loyalty to one particular nation. Mercenaries often work for private military companies and can be hired by governments or organizations to provide security services or carry out military operations. The term "mercenary" is sometimes used pejoratively to describe someone who is selfishly motivated by money or personal gain, even if they are not actually a soldier for hire.

Usage examples

  1. The mercenary was hired to protect the wealthy businessman during his travels.
  2. The protagonist of the novel was a mercenary, making a living by taking on dangerous missions for money.
  3. The mercenary fought alongside the rebels, seeking personal gain rather than fighting for a cause.
  4. The video game features a character who starts as a low-level mercenary and can eventually become a highly skilled assassin.
  5. In the movie, the main character hires a mercenary to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a criminal gang.
  6. The war-torn region was plagued by rival mercenary factions, each fighting for control and dominance.

Phrases with «mercenary»

Sentences with «mercenary»

  • But the league is subjected to a sudden deadly attack by a well drilled group of mercenaries of unknown clients. (sbs.com.au)
  • I sat down to play an evening of Mercenary Kings with the other two members of the Short Pause triumvirate, and we spent more time trying to start a game than we did actually playing one. (shortpause.com)
  • Thankfully the game does a decent job of integrating the other players when in dungeons by describing them as mercenaries who will help you on your quest. (igcritic.com)
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