(mer-ce-nar-ies) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a person hired to fight for another country than their own

Example Sentence

The British hired German mercenaries to fight in the Revolutionary War.

Synonyms

soldier of fortune; hired professional soldier; hired soldier

Antonyms

unpaid volunteer

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