Nonprofit: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonprofit
[ ˈnɒnˌprɒfɪt ]
organization
A nonprofit is an organization that operates for the benefit of the public and does not seek to make a profit. Nonprofits are typically involved in charitable, educational, religious, or scientific activities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many people choose to donate to nonprofits to support causes they care about.
- The nonprofit sector plays a crucial role in addressing social issues.
- In a nonprofit organization, any surplus funds are reinvested into the organization's mission.
business
Nonprofit can also be used as an adjective to describe an organization or business that is not intended to make a profit.
Synonyms
charitable, philanthropic, voluntary
Examples of usage
- She works for a nonprofit organization that focuses on environmental conservation.
- The event was organized by a nonprofit group dedicated to helping the homeless.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonprofit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem fins lucrativos
🇮🇳 गैर-लाभकारी
🇩🇪 gemeinnützig
🇮🇩 nirlaba
🇺🇦 неприбутковий
🇵🇱 non-profit
🇯🇵 非営利
🇫🇷 à but non lucratif
🇪🇸 sin fines de lucro
🇹🇷 kâr amacı gütmeyen
🇰🇷 비영리
🇸🇦 غير ربحي
🇨🇿 neziskový
🇸🇰 neziskový
🇨🇳 非营利
🇸🇮 nepridobitna
🇮🇸 ekki rekin í hagnaðarskyni
🇰🇿 пайдасыз
🇬🇪 არაკომერციული
🇦🇿 qeyri-kommersiya
🇲🇽 sin fines de lucro
Word origin
The concept of nonprofits dates back to ancient times when religious and charitable organizations operated for the public good without the goal of making a profit. The modern nonprofit sector has evolved to encompass a wide range of organizations dedicated to various causes and missions. Nonprofits rely on donations, grants, and volunteers to support their work and make a positive impact on society.
See also: profit, profitability, profitable, profitableness, profitably, profiteer, profiteering, profitize, profits.