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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Some of those residents' needs ended up being met by relief from the United Nations and nongovernmental organizations.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The school may benefit from exploring nontraditional methods, such as partnering with specialized nongovernmental organizations, to expand the applicant pool, according to the federal report.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Incidentally, Microchip ranked 74th in this year's Republic 100 special report on largest nongovernmental employers.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Numerous nongovernmental organizations, including Stop Killer Robots, the Future of Life Institute, and Amnesty International, have embraced the cause of human control over autonomous weapons.
—Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The school may benefit from exploring nontraditional methods, such as partnering with specialized nongovernmental organizations, to expand the applicant pool, according to the federal report.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Incidentally, Microchip ranked 74th in this year's Republic 100 special report on largest nongovernmental employers.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Numerous nongovernmental organizations, including Stop Killer Robots, the Future of Life Institute, and Amnesty International, have embraced the cause of human control over autonomous weapons.
—Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Nongovernmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nongovernmental. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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