Meaning of the word exploitative in English

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exploitative

US /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

using someone or something unfairly, in a way that helps you or makes money for you but may cause harm to them or to other people:

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The housekeeper works long hours for her exploitative employers.

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