soldier of fortune (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊldʒər əv ˈfɔːrʧən/
Definition
A person, typically a mercenary, who engages in military activity for personal gain, often in foreign countries or conflicts.
Examples
He became a soldier of fortune, traveling the world and fighting in various wars for the highest bidder.
The novel follows the story of a soldier of fortune who becomes embroiled in a complex web of international intrigue.
The company was accused of hiring soldiers of fortune to suppress the rebellion in the troubled region.
How to Use soldier of fortune
- fight as a soldier of fortune (verb phrase)
- to engage in military activity for personal gain — "He fought as a soldier of fortune in several wars."
- hire a soldier of fortune (verb phrase)
- to employ a mercenary for a specific task or conflict — "The company hired a soldier of fortune to provide security for their operations."
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