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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The not-for-profit group, which also welcomes volunteers and donations, is collaborating with others to establish a performing arts center in the village along with exhibition and gallery spaces. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 The World Beer Cup is run by the Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade association representing American independent craft brewers. Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Established in 1967 and with 90 chapters, NSAI is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association, advocating on Capitol Hill and elsewhere for songwriters, who cannot legally form a union. Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 May 2025 This not-for-profit conservation organization is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 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 May. 2025.

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