Nonprofit organization

/nɑnˈprɑfɪt ɔrgənəˈzeɪʃən/

/nɒnˈprɒfɪt ɔgənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

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Other forms: nonprofit organizations

Definitions of nonprofit organization

noun
an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities

synonyms: nonprofit, not-for-profit

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type of:
organisation, organization
the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business

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