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profiteer

Pronunciation: /prɒfɪˈtɪə/

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Definition of profiteer

verb

[no object] (often as noun profiteering)
  • make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally:seven food merchants were charged with profiteering

noun

  • a person who profiteers: a war profiteer

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