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nonprofit

n. · adj.
US //nɑnˈpɹɑfət// non·prof·it
  1. 1 an organization (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a 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.

    Example

    She left her corporate job to work for a local nonprofit that helps homeless families.

    Example

    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'.

  2. 2 not for profit (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing a group or activity that is not intended to make a financial gain.

    not established or maintained for the purpose of making a profit.

    Example

    The hospital is a nonprofit institution that serves everyone in the city.

    Example

    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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