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Definition
- Noun:
- A non-governmental organization: An "NGO" is a legally constituted organization that operates independently from any form of government. It is typically non-profit and driven by a specific mission, such as humanitarian aid, environmental protection, or social development.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The international NGO provided emergency relief after the earthquake.
- She works for an NGO focused on children's education.
- Funding for the project comes from a private NGO.
Advanced Usage
- "to be run by an NGO": to be operated or managed by a non-governmental organization.
- The community health clinic is run by an NGO.
- "NGO sector": refers to the collective sphere of non-governmental organizational activity.
- He has extensive experience in the NGO sector.
Variants and Related Words
- Non-governmental organization: The full form of the acronym "NGO".
- Non-profit organization (NPO): A broader category that includes NGOs; all NGOs are non-profit, but not all non-profits are NGOs (as some may work closely with governments).
Synonyms
- Charity: An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.
- Non-profit: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profit.
- Civil society organization (CSO): A term often used interchangeably with NGO, emphasizing its role in society.
Related Phrases
- International NGO (INGO): An NGO that operates in multiple countries.
- Oxfam is a well-known INGO.
- Local NGO: An NGO that operates within a specific community or region.
- The initiative was launched by a local NGO.
Noun
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an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government
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