non-profit-making
|non/profit/mak/ing|
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/nɑnˈprɑfɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈprɒfɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ/
not for profit
Etymology
'non-profit-making' originates from the combination of 'non-' meaning 'not,' 'profit' from Latin 'profectus' meaning 'progress,' and 'making' from Old English 'macian' meaning 'to make.'
'non-profit-making' evolved from the concept of 'non-profit' organizations, which became more prevalent in the 20th century as entities focused on social causes rather than financial gain.
Initially, it meant 'not generating profit,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not intended to make a profit; operating without the aim of making a profit.
The organization is non-profit-making, focusing on community service.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45