nonprofit
Translation
non-profit
Examples
She works for a nonprofit organization.
She works for a non-profit organisation.
The charity is a registered nonprofit.
The charity is a registered non-profit.
Grammar Patterns
((nonprofit + noun)) non-profit She works for a non-profit organisation.
((as a noun)) a non-profit The charity is a registered non-profit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charitable, not-for-profit; Antonyms: for-profit, commercial
Etymology
From the prefix 'non-' (not) and 'profit' (financial gain). It means not for the purpose of making money.
Memory Tips
Think 'non' = not, and 'profit' = money. A nonprofit is an organisation that doesn't aim to make money, like a charity.