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Mercenary

Noun:

1. A professional soldier who serves in a foreign armed force for monetary or material gain, typically without any personal allegiance to the country or cause.

Sample Sentence:

After retiring from the military, John became a mercenary and started working for various private security companies in conflict zones.

Adjective:

1. Motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain.

Sample Sentence:

The mercenary nature of the politician became evident when he accepted bribes from multiple corporations.

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