Nongovernmental Organization (Noun)
Meaning
An organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The American Red Cross is a well-known nongovernmental organization that provides disaster relief and humanitarian services.
- The UN has partnered with several nongovernmental organizations to deliver aid to refugees in conflict zones.
- The local animal shelter is a nongovernmental organization that relies on donations to care for abandoned pets.
- The nonprofit group is a nongovernmental organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and preserving wildlife habitats.
- Doctors Without Borders is a nongovernmental organization that provides medical care to people affected by war and natural disasters.