for-profit (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌfɔːrˈprɒfɪt

Definition

Operating with the primary goal of earning money for owners or shareholders.

Examples

• The for-profit university faced criticism for prioritizing tuition revenue over student success.

• Many for-profit companies offer specialized services that government agencies cannot provide.

• She decided to leave the for-profit sector to work for a non-profit environmental group.

Synonyms of for-profit

Words with a similar meaning to for-profit:

• commercial
• mercantile
• lucrative

Antonyms of for-profit

Words with the opposite meaning to for-profit:

• non-profit
• not-for-profit

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