mercenary in Malay
askar upahan
/ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/US/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/
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mercenary in Malay: askar upahan, tentera upahan. In English, mercenary means one motivated by gain, especially monetary.
Malay words for mercenary
- person employed to fight
- askar upahan, tentera upahan
English meaning of mercenary
- noun One motivated by gain, especially monetary.
- noun 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.
- noun One hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign.
- adjective Motivated by personal gain.
Synonyms of mercenary
mercenary in other languages
Questions about mercenary in Malay
- What is the meaning of mercenary in Malay?
- Mercenary in Malay is askar upahan, tentera upahan.
- Apakah maksud mercenary dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Mercenary: askar upahan, tentera upahan.
- What does mercenary mean in English?
- Mercenary means one motivated by gain, especially monetary.
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