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hireling

noun

/ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

Meaning

A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.

The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.

mercenary, servant, employee, laborer

master, employer, leader

mere hireling, political hireling, paid hireling, loyal hireling

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

A secret or illicit love affair.

complete freedom to act as one wishes

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage