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Meaning of not-for-profit | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

Providing goods or services, but not for the purpose of making a profit.

not-comparable

Examples

“For-profit capitalism has created social and economic inequality; successful not-for-profit businesses including Mozilla and the Big Issue point to an alternative path[.]”
“Formerly ^([sic – meaning Formally]) known as the Rail Safety and Standards Board, the not-for-profit organisation's remit includes managing and developing Railway Group Standards on behalf of the rail industry, leading the development of long-term safety strategy, and supporting cross-industry groups that address major areas of safety risk.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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