nonprofit
|non-prof-it|
🇺🇸
/nɑnˈprɑfɪt/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈprɒfɪt/
not for profit
Etymology
'nonprofit' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'profit' from Latin 'profectus' meaning 'progress, success'.
'nonprofit' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'profit' in the English language to describe organizations not focused on profit-making.
Initially, it meant 'not for profit', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often focusing on social, educational, or charitable activities.
She works for a nonprofit that helps underprivileged children.
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Adjective 1
not conducted or maintained for the purpose of making a profit.
The organization is a nonprofit entity dedicated to environmental conservation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41