The word "soldier of fortune" in English means: Someone who fights in wars for money, not because of their beliefs., A person who does anything for money or personal gain, especially if it involves risk or is not morally right..
The phonetic transcription of "soldier of fortune" is /ˌsəʊldʒər əv ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ in British English and /ˌsoʊldʒər əv ˈfɔːrtʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
Synonyms for "soldier of fortune": mercenary, adventurer, freelancer.
Example usage of "soldier of fortune": "He became a soldier of fortune, travelling to different countries.". More examples on the page.