1. a soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them

1. motivated primarily by money or personal gain rather than ideals

Examples

• The mercenary fought for whoever paid him the most.
• Foreign mercenaries were hired to strengthen the army.
• His mercenary attitude made him unpopular with his colleagues.
• She accused him of having mercenary motives for helping.
• The company’s mercenary approach focused only on profits.
• Many mercenaries worked in the conflict zone.
• Their mercenary behavior damaged the organization’s reputation.