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Definition of "nongovernmental" []

  • Not governmental; not derived from a government; civilian. (adjective)

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Use "nongovernmental" in a sentence
  • "Egyptian officials maintain that as applied to the U.S. groups, the term "nongovernmental organization" is a misnomer, considering that most of their funding comes from the U.S. Congress."
  • "Rather than use the term nongovernmental organization (NGO), we want to highlight organizations that are not limited to small-scale projects within a single country, but are international in scope and involve groupings of individuals with substantial expertise, i.e., international networks."
  • "His ‘interest’ in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the Turkish media, and ethnic minorities make him go beyond his role as an ambassador."