mercenariness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being a mercenary; hireling; a soldier hired for service in a foreign army.

  - "The mercenariness of the soldiers was a major concern for the ruler."
  - "The battle was won due to the mercenariness of the hired army."

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Variants

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mercenarily , mercenariness , mercenarinesses , mercenary

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Etymology

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From mercenary + -ness

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Trivia

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1. Mercenaries have been used throughout history, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.

2. The term 'mercenary' comes from the Latin word 'merces', meaning 'wages'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mercenary: A person who serves in a foreign army for wages.

2. Mercenary Company: A group of soldiers hired to serve in a foreign army.

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Culture

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Mercenariness has been a common theme in literature and art, often portraying mercenaries as ruthless and unloyal. In history, mercenary armies have been used extensively since ancient times, with notable examples being the Swiss mercenaries in the Renaissance period.

How to Memorize "mercenariness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soldier wearing a foreign army's uniform, carrying a weapon, and being paid for his services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of a hired soldier, serving in a foreign army.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'mercenary + -ness'.

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