nonprofit
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Meaning · English
Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).
Adjective
Examples
Here in New York, plush rehabilitation centers literally canvass for big-paying clients whose insurance will cover the average $11,000 to $14,000 cost for a month's treatment. Meanwhile, there are only 12,000 non-profit treatment beds in the state for a conservatively estimated 350,000 addicts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nonprofit” mean?
Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).
Is “nonprofit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.