noun🔗ShareSöldnerOne motivated by gain, especially monetary."The mercenaries were hired to collect outstanding debts from the students. "Die Söldner wurden angeheuert, um ausstehende Schulden von den Studenten einzutreiben.militarypersonjobwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSöldnerA 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."The struggling nation hired mercenaries from other countries to help them fight the rebels, promising them large sums of money. "Die notleidende Nation heuerte Söldner aus anderen Ländern an, um ihnen bei der Bekämpfung der Rebellen zu helfen, und versprach ihnen hohe Geldsummen.militarywarpoliticsgovernmentstatepersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSöldnerOne hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign."The company hired mercenaries – public relations experts and lawyers – to fight their battle against the negative press. "Das Unternehmen engagierte Söldner – Experten für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Anwälte – um ihren Kampf gegen die negative Presse zu führen.businesslawpoliticswarmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading