not-for-profit

adjective

not-for-prof·​it ˈnät-fər-ˈprä-fət How to pronounce not-for-profit (audio)

Examples of not-for-profit in a Sentence

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World Collective, a Small & medium-sized enterprising entity and not-for-profit is one of the many organizations seeing value in a global market for sustainable and circular solutions for high-end fashion design. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 If your idea of a great trip includes learning, Road Scholars, a not-for-profit travel outfitter, is for you. Tykesha Spivey Burton, Essence, 8 Mar. 2025 Supported by Screen Ireland, Storyhouse is a not-for-profit initiative that celebrates the best of Ireland while bringing some serious firepower. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 The American Institutes for Research is a not-for-profit research organization that receives federal funding for some of its work, which ranges from behavioral and social science research to providing technical assistance to education and health care agencies, officials said. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for not-for-profit

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of not-for-profit was in 1919

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“Not-for-profit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not-for-profit. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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