profiteering
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/ˌprɒfɪˈtɪrɪŋ/
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/ˌprɒfɪˈtɪərɪŋ/
(profiteer)
excessive profit
Etymology
'profiteering' originates from the word 'profit,' which comes from Latin 'proficere,' meaning 'to advance or benefit.'
'proficere' transformed into the Old French word 'profiter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'profit' and its derivative 'profiteering.'
Initially, it meant 'to advance or benefit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making excessive profits.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally or in a black market.
During the war, many companies were accused of profiteering by selling goods at inflated prices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41