What is the meaning of Mercenary?

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(n.) One who is hired; a hireling; especially, a soldier hired into foreign service.
(a.) Hence: Moved by considerations of pay or profit; greedy of gain; sordid; selfish.
(a.) Acting for reward; serving for pay; paid; hired; hireling; venal; as, mercenary soldiers.

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