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mercenary
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mercenary
Noun
  • One motivated by gain, especially monetary. archaic
  • 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. figuratively
Adjective
  • Motivated by private gain.