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/ˌpɹɒfɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ · noun
(derogatory) One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent-seeker..
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Profiteer means (derogatory) One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent-seeker..
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