mercenary

Söldner

A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain

• Tom was captured by a group of mercenaries.

  Tom wurde von einem Söldnertrupp gefangen genommen.

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• Tom works as a mercenary.

  Tom arbeitet als Söldner.

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Söldner

One motivated by gain, especially monetary

Söldner

One hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign