soldier of fortune

noun
UK: /ˌsəʊldʒər əv ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
US: /ˌsoʊldʒər əv ˈfɔːrtʃən/
  1. Someone who fights in wars for money, not because of their beliefs.

    1. He became a soldier of fortune, travelling to different countries.
    2. The film tells the story of a disillusioned veteran who becomes a soldier of fortune.
  2. A person who does anything for money or personal gain, especially if it involves risk or is not morally right.

    1. Some people see him as a soldier of fortune, always chasing the next big deal.
    2. She was portrayed in the media as a ruthless soldier of fortune, willing to do anything to get ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.