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Synonyms & Similar Words
hired gun
soldier of fortune
freelance fighter
paid fighter
hired soldier
paid warrior
condottiere
hired hand
gun for hire
fighter for pay
paid killer
assassin
hitman
hired assassin
merc
freelance soldier
paid mercenary
professional soldier
hired swordsman
sword for hire
freelance warrior
paid fighter for hire
hired gunfighter
gunslinger for hire
mercenary soldier
hired combatant
Meaning of Mercenary
A mercenary is someone who takes part in a war or conflict for personal gain, especially financial gain.
Definitions
- A person who takes part in a war or conflict for personal gain, especially financial gain
- * A person who works or acts for personal gain, especially someone who is not motivated by a sense of duty or loyalty
Etymology of Mercenary
The word "mercenary" comes from the Latin word "mercenarius," which means "hired" or "wage-earning"
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe soldiers who fight for pay, rather than for a specific country or cause
Example Uses
- The company hired a team of mercenaries to provide security for their operations in the war-torn country
- * He was accused of being a mercenary, only fighting for the side that paid him the most
- * The mercenary army was made up of soldiers from all over the world, united only by their desire for financial gain
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
volunteer
patriot
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humanitarian
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defender
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savior
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