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mercenary

adjective/mɨɾ.sɨ.ˈna.ɾju/medium

mer·ce·ná·ri·o

Definition

Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
He was accused of having mercenary motives in the deal.
The mercenary soldier fought for the highest bidder.
Common collocations
mercenary soldiermercenary motives

Etymology

Do latim 'mercenarius', de 'merces' (salário, recompensa).

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