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Grade 10
(mer-ce-nar-y) 4 syllables

Definition

1.
adjective. working only for money or profit; 2.
noun. a soldier fighting for pay not loyalty.

Example Sentence

The mercenary guard took his payment.

More Example Sentences

A mercenary soldier fought for money.

Synonyms

greedy; avaricious; venal; self-serving

Antonyms

altruistic; selfless; loyal; principled

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Rhymes

  • mercenary
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