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 working group includes academics, members of nongovernmental organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund – local government and regulated industries, such as the American Petroleum Institute.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The couple runs Rebuild, an organization that provides education and training programs for businesses, government agencies, educational organizations and nongovernmental groups.
—The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Of nongovernmental players, the World Bank is best placed to provide long-term support for health spending.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
At the time, the group was working with HelpAge USA, a nongovernmental organization that advocates for the rights of older people.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The couple runs Rebuild, an organization that provides education and training programs for businesses, government agencies, educational organizations and nongovernmental groups.
—The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Of nongovernmental players, the World Bank is best placed to provide long-term support for health spending.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
At the time, the group was working with HelpAge USA, a nongovernmental organization that advocates for the rights of older people.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nongovernmental
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“Nongovernmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nongovernmental. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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