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
Read the full article ↗Belfast Telegraph