noun🔗ShareOne motivated by gain, especially monetary."The company hired a mercenary to handle the difficult negotiation, as he was known for prioritizing profit above all else. "militaryjobbusinesspersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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 desperate company hired a mercenary to protect their factory from the striking workers, even though he had no loyalty to the company itself. "militarywarpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign."The company hired a mercenary to help them win the lawsuit against their competitor. "businessjobpoliticslawwarmilitaryeconomyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMotivated by private gain."The company's decision to lay off long-term employees and hire temporary workers was a mercenary move, motivated purely by profit. "businesscharactermoralattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
