Profiteer
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɹɒfɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Profiteer is a noun meaning (derogatory) One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent-seeker.
Meaning
(derogatory) One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent-seeker.
More Meanings
- To make an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.
Word Forms
- profiteers
- profiteering
- profiteered
Related Words
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