soldier of fortune

A person who serves as a soldier for personal gain, typically financial, rather than for loyalty to a country or cause; a mercenary.

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1. Mercenary C1 formal

   A person who fights for personal gain, often for money, rather than for political or ideological reasons.

   • He was a soldier of fortune, fighting in conflicts across Africa.
   • The novel tells the story of a soldier of fortune in South America.
   • Many soldiers of fortune were hired by private military companies.

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2. Adventurer C1 informal

   A person who seeks excitement and danger, often traveling to risky places for personal thrill or profit.

   • He lived like a soldier of fortune, always chasing the next big adventure.
   • The film portrays him as a soldier of fortune, exploring lost temples.
   • She was a modern soldier of fortune, working as a war correspondent.

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