Word
nonprofit
Phoneticsnon·prof·it, stress on the second syllable
/nɑnˈpɹɑfət/
Definitions
01an organization
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a group or company that uses its money to help people or support a cause instead of making a profit for owners.
n. an organization established for purposes other than generating profit, typically focused on charitable, educational, or social services.
“She left her corporate job to work for a local nonprofit that helps homeless families.”
“The nonprofit relies heavily on private donations and government grants to sustain its community outreach programmes throughout the fiscal year.”
Usage
Often used as a countable noun in American English; British English speakers frequently prefer 'charity'.
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02not for profit
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing a group or activity that is not intended to make a financial gain.
adj. not established or maintained for the purpose of making a profit.
“The hospital is a nonprofit institution that serves everyone in the city.”
“The university operates as a nonprofit entity, reinvesting all tuition revenue into research facilities and student scholarships.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “nonprofit” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Tim Errington, chief research officer at the Center for Open Science , a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, hopes so .” “This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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