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mercenary meaning in Tamil

கூலிப்படை

/ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/US/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/

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mercenary in Tamil: கூலிப்படை. In English, mercenary means one motivated by gain, especially monetary.

Tamil words for mercenary

கூலிப்படை

English meaning of mercenary

  1. noun One motivated by gain, especially monetary.
  2. 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.
  3. noun One hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign.
  4. adjective Motivated by personal gain.

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Questions about mercenary in Tamil

What is the meaning of mercenary in Tamil?
Mercenary in Tamil is கூலிப்படை.
mercenary என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Mercenary: கூலிப்படை.
What does mercenary mean in English?
Mercenary means one motivated by gain, especially monetary.

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