nonprofit
n. · adj.-
1 an organization (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea group or company that uses its money to help people or support a cause instead of making a profit for owners.
an organization established for purposes other than generating profit, typically focused on charitable, educational, or social services.
ExampleShe left her corporate job to work for a local nonprofit that helps homeless families.
ExampleThe nonprofit relies heavily on private donations and government grants to sustain its community outreach programmes throughout the fiscal year.
UsageOften used as a countable noun in American English; British English speakers frequently prefer 'charity'.
- corporation
- for profit
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2 not for profit (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribing a group or activity that is not intended to make a financial gain.
not established or maintained for the purpose of making a profit.
ExampleThe hospital is a nonprofit institution that serves everyone in the city.
ExampleThe university operates as a nonprofit entity, reinvesting all tuition revenue into research facilities and student scholarships.
UsageUsually placed before the noun it modifies.
- not for profit
- charitable
- commercial
- for profit
- Nounnonprofit
- Nounprofit
- Adjectiveprofitable