A "war profiteer" is someone who makes a profit from selling weapons, goods, or services during times of war or military conflict. They benefit financially from the suffering and destruction caused by war. Full definition
Niccol is no stranger to hot - button issues, but he outdoes his previous efforts by injecting this satire of war profiteering in the Halliburton age with a wicked arsenic wit. (rottentomatoes.com)
In order to recover a fabled ancient Indian artifact and keep it out of the hands of a ruthless war profiteer, Chloe Frazer must enlist the aid of renowned mercenary Nadine Ross (from Uncharted 4: A Thief's End). (gamingintel.com)
The film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. (dvdmg.com)