mercenary
//ˈmɜːsənəri//
Noun
mercenarySingular
mercenariesPlural
1
A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or fight for any group or country willing to pay.
The company hired mercenaries to protect their operations in the conflict zone.
Synonym
Adjective
mercenaryCanonical form
1
Primarily motivated by a desire for money or material gain rather than by principles or ethics.
His mercenary attitude toward relationships made it hard for him to form genuine friendships.
2
Relating to or characteristic of a mercenary soldier.
The documentary explored the mercenary activities during the conflict.