nongovernmental
adjective
non·gov·ern·men·tal
ˌnän-ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl 
: not of or relating to government or a particular government : not governmental
nongovernmental organizations/groups
Many people who are concerned about development are turning to nongovernmental methods of dealing with it.—
William H. MacLeish
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The International Olympic Committee hopes to right the ship, starting with the Paris Games: The nongovernmental sports organization is aiming to take a more frugal and greener approach than in years past.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 26 July 2024
Beyond religion, people seem to be losing faith in institutions — the government, the media, and nongovernmental organizations like nonprofits.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 July 2024
Since 2021 the pledge has gathered about 800 partners including experts, policymakers, businesses, academics and nongovernmental organizations across key regions for the apparel and footwear industries, but that’s not enough, according to Tatiana Molcean, executive secretary at UNECE.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 3 July 2024
Raisi oversaw a security crackdown during which more than 500 people were killed, according to a tally from the nongovernmental organization Iran Human Rights.
—Anika Seth, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 26 July 2024
Beyond religion, people seem to be losing faith in institutions — the government, the media, and nongovernmental organizations like nonprofits.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 July 2024
Since 2021 the pledge has gathered about 800 partners including experts, policymakers, businesses, academics and nongovernmental organizations across key regions for the apparel and footwear industries, but that’s not enough, according to Tatiana Molcean, executive secretary at UNECE.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 3 July 2024
Raisi oversaw a security crackdown during which more than 500 people were killed, according to a tally from the nongovernmental organization Iran Human Rights.
—Anika Seth, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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“Nongovernmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nongovernmental. Accessed 1 Aug. 2024.
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