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MERCENARIES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Mercenaries.

Mercenaries - as a noun

A person hired to fight for another country than their own

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soldier of fortune
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adventurer14venturer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mercenaries - as an adjective satellite

Marked by materialism

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
materialistic17worldly-minded

Serving for wages in a foreign army

Example: "Mercenary killers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free-lancefreelance14

Profit oriented

Example: "A commercial book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commercial18mercantile14moneymaking23

Example Sentences

"The mercenaries were hired to protect the kingdom."
"The ruthless mercenaries showed no mercy on the battlefield."
"The group of mercenaries demanded a high price for their services."
"The mercenaries were known for their exceptional combat skills."
"The king relied heavily on mercenaries to expand his empire."
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Word Game Points

Is MERCENARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mercenaries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MERCENARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is MERCENARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mercenaries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MERCENARIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MERCENARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mercenaries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MERCENARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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