nonprofit

1. 1
   nounabbreviationellipsis

   Short form of nonprofit organization. Use this when talking about a group set up to help people rather than to make money.

   She works at a nonprofit that helps homeless families find housing.

   Many nonprofits depend on donations to keep their doors open.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Not run to make money for owners or shareholders.

   Like a lemonade stand that gives all its money to charity instead of keeping any.

   The nonprofit clinic treats anyone who cannot pay for care.

   They started a nonprofit group to clean up the river.

   Similarnot-for-profit, charitable, noncommercial

   Oppositecommercial, for-profit

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