Definition of profiteer Profiteer

/pɹɑˌfʌtɪˈɹ/ - [prafutir] - prof•it•eer

We found 5 definitions of profiteer from 3 different sources.

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What does profiteer mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: profiteers

profiteer - someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)
  capitalist a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)

Verb

profits, profitting, profited  

profiteer - make an unreasonable profit, as on the sale of difficult to obtain goods
  benefit, profit, gain be beneficial for; "This will do you good"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • profiteer (Noun)
    One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.
  • profiteer (Verb)
    To make an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.

Part of speech

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  • profiteer, verb, present, 1st person singular of profiteer (infinitive).
  • profiteer, verb (infinitive).
  • profiteer, noun, singular of profiteers.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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