Meaning of the word profiteer in English
What does profiteer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
profiteer
US /ˌprɑː.fəˈtɪr/
UK /ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪər/
Noun
a person who takes advantage of a situation in which other people are suffering to make a profit, often by selling goods that are difficult to get at a high price:
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a war profiteer
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