noun
- plural of profiter; people who make a profit, especially those who gain financial advantage from a situation
Usage: often used in a critical or disapproving context; sometimes refers to those who profit unfairly or unethically
Examples
- The war profiteers were criticized for selling supplies at inflated prices.
- Environmental regulations aim to prevent polluters and profiteers from exploiting natural resources.
- Some viewed the investors as profiteers who took advantage of the housing crisis.
- The company's executives were accused of being profiteers who prioritized wealth over worker safety.
- During the pandemic, price gougers and profiteers faced public backlash for exploiting shortages.