nonprofit

[ non-prof-it ]

/ nɒnˈprɒf ɪt /

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adjective

not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money: a nonprofit institution.

noun

a nonprofit organization, institution, corporation, or other entity.

Nearby words

nonprint, nonpro, nonproductive, nonprofessional, nonproficiency, nonprofit, nonproliferation, nonproliferation treaty, nonproprietary name, nonprotein nitrogen, nonqualified

Origin of nonprofit

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + profit

Can be confusednonprofit not-for-profit

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Examples from the Web for nonprofit

Tom Angell, founder of nonprofit Marijuana Majority, says the whole thing is a bit odd.
Tribes to U.S. Government: Take Your Weed and Shove It|Abby Haglage|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That is the path followed by the nonprofit Global Heritage Fund as it raises funds to protect historic sites.
For Rent: Priceless Historic Sites|Elinor Betesh|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But perhaps the biggest long-term impact may come from the nonprofit institutions that the wealthy fund.
Trustafarians Want to Tell You How to Live|Joel Kotkin|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The nonprofit is dedicated to providing legal assistance to undocumented minors facing deportation hearings.
The Border Kid Crisis Hits the Courts|Caitlin Dickson|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This was even before the nonprofit group hired a Boston law firm to investigate its namesake as Newsweek was preparing its story.
Who’s Telling The Truth About Somaly Mam? A Smashed Icon, A Media Brawl—and a Comeback|Lloyd Grove|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And kind of business, it says, "nonprofit," is that correct?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
There—is there less charge for a nonprofit organization box than there is for anything else?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
For medical education, I have recommended legislation authorizing grants-in-aid to public and nonprofit institutions.
State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. Truman|Harry S. Truman

British Dictionary definitions for nonprofit

nonprofit

/ (nɒnˈprɒfɪt) US /

adjective

another word for non-profit-making

noun

an organization that is not intended to make a profit

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