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A profiteer is an individual who seeks to make excessive profits through unethical or exploitative means, often by taking advantage of shortages, high demand, or vulnerable individuals. Profiteers prioritize personal gain over ethical business practices, often at the expense of others. They may engage in price gouging, hoarding essential goods, or manipulating markets for their own financial benefit. Profiteers are generally viewed negatively by society for their greed-driven actions.