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nonprofit
adjective non·prof·it \ˈnän-ˈprä-fət\
: not existing or done for the purpose of making a profit
Full Definition of NONPROFIT
: not conducted or maintained for the purpose of making a profit <a nonprofit organization>
— nonprofit noun
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First Known Use of NONPROFIT
1896
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nonprofit
adjective non·prof·it \ˈnän-ˈprä-fət\
Definition of NONPROFIT for Kids
: not existing or done to make a profit <nonprofit organizations>
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