HealthSeptember 2, 2026

profiteers

PROF-uh-teerz

Definition

People who make an unfair or excessive profit, especially by taking advantage of shortages or difficult situations.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'profiteur,' which comes from the verb 'profiter' (to profit), originating from the Latin 'profectus,' meaning growth or advance.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe entities accused of exploiting the health service for private financial gain during a period of funding crises and austerity.

Patients cared for ‘without adequate toilets or showers’ amid 12pc health cuts warning

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Belfast Telegraph

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