Definition of "profiteers" [profiteers]

• Plural form of profiteer. (noun)

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• "Indeed, […] it seems that a new generation of profiteers is being groomed to replace the old ones."
• "Chemical Company Challenges Plan To Distribute Texas Wind Power ... for a powerful example of short term profiteers negating the common good."
• "Shops and businesses, which were ordered to slash their prices two months as part of a controversial crackdown on so-called profiteers, will now be able to increase their charges for commodities such as sugar, cooking oil, chicken and soap as well as phone bills by up to 20 percent, The Herald reported."