nonprofit
noun/nɑnˈprɑfɪt/
Frequency rank: #5,025 most common English word
Meaning
An organization that works to help others rather than to make money.
Example sentence
The organization dedicated to helping the community is a well-known nonprofit that relies on donations and volunteers.
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