Non-Profit

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /nɑːn ˈprɑː.fɪt/

Definitions of non-profit

noun an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

Example Sentences

A1 A non-profit helps people without making money.

A2 She volunteers at a non-profit organization in her free time.

B1 The non-profit's main goal is to provide education to underprivileged children.

B2 Donating to a non-profit can help support important causes in the community.

C1 The non-profit sector plays a crucial role in addressing social issues and promoting equality.

C2 Her work at the non-profit organization earned her a prestigious award for her dedication to the cause.

adjective describing an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

Example Sentences

A1 She volunteers at a non-profit organization.

A2 The charity event was organized by a non-profit group.

B1 The non-profit sector plays a crucial role in social welfare.

B2 Many people choose to donate to non-profit foundations.

C1 The non-profit organization's mission statement focuses on community development.

C2 The non-profit sector relies heavily on donations and grants for funding.

Examples of non-profit in a Sentence

formal The non-profit organization focuses on providing free education to underprivileged children.

informal I volunteer at a non-profit that helps rescue abandoned animals.

slang My friend started a cool non-profit that supports local artists.

figurative Her heart is like a non-profit, always giving without expecting anything in return.

Grammatical Forms of non-profit

plural

non-profits

comparative

more non-profit

superlative

most non-profit

present tense

non-profit

future tense

will be non-profit

perfect tense

has been non-profit

continuous tense

is being non-profit

singular

non-profit

positive degree

non-profit

infinitive

to non-profit

gerund

non-profiting

participle

non-profited

Origin and Evolution of non-profit

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'non-profit' originated from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'profit' which refers to financial gain or benefit.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe organizations or institutions that operate for purposes other than making a profit, the term 'non-profit' has evolved to encompass a wide range of entities that focus on social, educational, charitable, or other non-commercial goals.