mercenary — a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
Korean meaning: 돈을 받고 고용되는 용병
Korean pronunciation: **머**서너리
Example Sentences
- The king hired mercenaries because his own army was too small to defend the castle.
- She accused him of being mercenary, caring only about his salary increase.
- The mercenary switched sides three times during the war, always following the highest bidder.
mercenary
NOUN//ˈmɜːrsəneri//
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
A mercenary receives payment from a foreign military officer for his services
The mercenary meets the missionary, no longer stationary.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mercenarius' meaning 'hired for wages,' derived from 'merces' meaning 'reward' or 'payment.' The word ultimately traces back to Indo-European roots related to commerce and exchange.
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📝Examples
“The king hired mercenaries because his own army was too small to defend the castle.”
“She accused him of being mercenary, caring only about his salary increase.”
“The mercenary switched sides three times during the war, always following the highest bidder.”
“Unlike the passionate volunteers, the mercenary doctor only worked in wealthy neighborhoods.”
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