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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mercenary

/mɜːrˈsɛnəri/ noun · British & US
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What does mercenary mean?

noun

A person who fights or works for money, often in a foreign country, or a person who engages in an activity for personal gain, often in a way that is considered unscrupulous.

Example

"The mercenary soldier was hired to fight in the war, but he had no loyalty to either side."

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