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What is another word for Exploitative? – 269 Exploitative Synonyms

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    Meaning of Exploitative

    The primary meaning of "exploitative" is taking unfair or unjust advantage of someone or something for personal gain or benefit.

    Definitions

    • (Of a person or situation) taking unfair or unjust advantage of someone or something, especially for personal gain or benefit.
    • * (Of a system or practice) using someone or something, especially in an unjust or cruel way, in order to get an advantage or benefit.

    Etymology of Exploitative

    The word "exploitative" comes from the verb "exploit," which originated from the Old French word "exploiter," meaning "to utilize" or "to take advantage of."
    The term "exploit" itself comes from the Latin "exploitare," which is a combination of "ex" (meaning "out" or "forth") and "plodere" (meaning "to gain" or "to profit").
    Historically,