nongovernmental organization

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nongovernmental organization

A nongovernmental organization distributes food and supplies to a community.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An independent, non-profit group not affiliated with any government: A nongovernmental organization is a legally constituted body that operates independently from any form of government. It is typically founded by citizens and is value-driven, focusing on a wide range of social, environmental, or humanitarian issues.
Usage
  • A nongovernmental organization is often funded through donations, grants, and membership fees. Its work can include advocacy, research, education, and providing services. The term is commonly abbreviated as NGO.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The international nongovernmental organization provided emergency aid to the disaster zone.
    • She works for a nongovernmental organization dedicated to protecting human rights.
    • Funding for the project came from a private nongovernmental organization.
Advanced Usage
  • "to operate as a nongovernmental organization": to function under the principles and legal status of an NGO.
    • The charity decided to formally register and operate as a nongovernmental organization to increase its credibility.
Variants and Related Words
  • NGO (n.): The standard acronym for "nongovernmental organization."
    • The UN works closely with many NGOs.
  • Nonprofit organization (n.): A broader category that includes NGOs; an organization that uses its surplus revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profit.
  • Civil society organization (CSO) (n.): A term often used interchangeably with NGO, emphasizing its role within the sphere of civil society.
Synonyms
  • Charity: An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.
  • Nonprofit: An organization not conducted or maintained for the purpose of making a profit.
  • Voluntary organization: An organization that uses voluntary labor.
Related Phrases
  • International nongovernmental organization (INGO): An NGO that operates internationally.
    • Oxfam is a well-known international nongovernmental organization.
  • NGO sector: Refers to the collective sphere of all nongovernmental organizations.
    • He has spent his career working in the NGO sector.
nongovernmental organization

A nongovernmental organization distributes food and supplies to a community.

Noun
  1. an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government

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