+A **mercenary** is a [Soldier](/wiki/Soldier) who fights for pay, often in a foreign [War](/wiki/War), rather than out of loyalty to a nation or cause. They typically operate under contract, seeking financial gain for their military services.
+## See also
+- [PMC](/wiki/PMC)
+- [Conscription](/wiki/Conscription)
+- [Military](/wiki/Military)
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