moneymaking

moneymaking
noun
the act of making money (and accumulating wealth) (Freq. 1)
Hypernyms: ↑acquisition
adjective
1. producing a sizeable profit
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a remunerative business

Syn: ↑lucrative, ↑remunerative
Similar to: ↑profitable
Derivationally related forms: ↑remunerate (for: ↑remunerative)
2. profit oriented
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a commercial book

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"preached a mercantile and militant patriotism"- John Buchan

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a mercenary enterprise

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a moneymaking business

Syn: ↑mercantile, ↑mercenary
Similar to: ↑commercial

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