English

Noun

soldier of fortune ‎(plural soldiers of fortune)

1. A non-commissioned soldier willing to serve any state or person who will hire him; a mercenary.
2. (figuratively) Hence, a person willing to work for or ally himself with any person or institution who will take him on.

Synonyms

• (soldier for hire): see Wikisaurus:mercenary

Translations

See also

• fortune hunter