mercenary

noun (a mercenary, mercenaries); adjective (mercenary)

«mercenary» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, not for their own country. tree →
(adjective) Interested only in money, not in being kind or fair. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons and stories: kings hired mercenaries to fight their wars. In everyday talk, calling someone mercenary means they only care about money — a criticism. Phrases: hire mercenaries, mercenary army, mercenary attitude.

Examples

The king paid mercenaries to defend the castle. tree →
The mercenaries changed sides when offered more gold. tree →
He only helps if he gets paid — so mercenary! tree →
The story's villain led a mercenary army. tree →
A mercenary fights for money, not for loyalty. tree →
Don't be mercenary; help your friend for free. tree →
German mercenaries, in the Neapolitan service, kept guard, played cards, and diced; and a troop of strangers from beyond the mountains came into the town, accompanied by a sentry. tree →

Note

Plural mercenaries (y to ies). As an adjective it is negative (disapproving). Similar: hired soldier; adjective similar: greedy.

In Jewish tradition

Note

Plural mercenaries (y to ies). As an adjective it is negative (disapproving). Similar: hired soldier; adjective similar: greedy.

On Mova

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