Definition

Describing something that does not take advantage of others or exploit them for personal gain.

Example

The organization promotes nonexploitive practices in its business operations.

Conversation

I read an article about companies that are nonexploitive in their practices.

That sounds interesting! It's nice to hear about businesses that care.

Yeah, they focus on fair treatment of workers and the environment.

I wish more companies would adopt a nonexploitive approach.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonexploitive → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "exploitive" (from the root "exploit" which comes from Latin "exploitatus", meaning to unfold or to make use of). The word "nonexploitive" means not making use of someone or something in a way that is unfair or unethical.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') taking advantage of someone ('exploitive') — that's why nonexploitive means not exploiting.

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