A mercenary, sometimes known as a soldier of fortune, is a private individual, particularly a soldier, who takes part in military conflict for personal profit, is otherwise an outsider to the conflict, and is not a member of any other official military.

What is a mercenary person?

: one that serves merely for wages especially : a soldier hired into foreign service mercenaries who guaranteed the success of the rebellion — B. F. Reilly. mercenary. adjective. Definition of mercenary (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : serving merely for pay or sordid advantage : venal also : greedy.

What is the dictionary definition of mercenary?

adjective. working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal. hired to serve in a foreign army, guerrilla organization, etc.