Mercenarism

Translation of "mercenarism" into Russian

Noun

mercenarism

mercenarisms pl

Typically treated as an uncountable noun, though a rare plural form exists.

Mercenarism flourished in the war-torn region during the 1990s.

Наёмничество процветало в охваченном войной регионе в 1990-е годы.

Additional translations

в переносном значении — стремление к наживе

Noun

The practice or state of working or fighting purely for personal gain, especially for monetary reward; the use of mercenaries.

The regime’s dependence on mercenarism drew international condemnation.

An attitude or principle characterized by mercenary motives; excessive pursuit of profit.

Critics accused the corporation of sheer mercenarism in its dealings with local communities.