nonprofit-making
|non-profit-mak-ing|
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/ˌnɑːnˈprɑːfɪt ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
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/ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
not for profit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonprofit-making' originates from the combination of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'profit-making' meaning 'generating profit'.
Historical Evolution
'nonprofit-making' evolved from the concept of organizations that operate without the intention of making a profit, a concept that has been present in various forms throughout history.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not generating profit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not intended to make a profit; operating without the aim of making a profit.
The organization is nonprofit-making, focusing on community service.
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