mercenary meaning in Hindi

mercenary in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A soldier who fights for the sake of money

   AMercenaryBMarineCVeteranDAdmiral
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Mercenary

   The correct one-word substitute for "A soldier who fights for the sake of money" is "Mercenary."
   A mercenary is a soldier hired to fight for money, rather than for loyalty or a cause. The other options do not fit this description:
   • Marine: A member of the military, specifically in the Navy or Marine Corps.
   • Veteran: A person who has served in the military, typically referring to someone with experience.
   • Admiral: A high-ranking officer in the navy.

Examples

• “The mercenary fought for whoever paid him best.”

mercenary – questions

What is the meaning of mercenary in Hindi?

mercenary means “भाड़े का सैनिक; धनलोलुप” in Hindi. In English: A soldier hired for money; motivated chiefly by personal gain

What are the synonyms of mercenary?

Synonyms of mercenary: hireling, soldier of fortune, greedy.

What is the opposite of mercenary?

Antonyms of mercenary: volunteer, altruistic.

Has mercenary been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – mercenary has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022, SSC MTS 2021.

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