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Definition
Mercenary; a professional soldier hired to fight for a foreign party.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to soldiers who fight for money rather than national loyalty. While it appears in historical or military contexts, it is sometimes used metaphorically in casual conversation to describe someone who works solely for a high salary without any personal commitment to the company or cause.
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They hired a group of mercenaries to fight the war.
Is that mercenary really that skilled?
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Common phrases
to hire mercenaries
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