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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His nongovernmental organization has tallied about 1,800 political prisoners currently being held, many charged with terrorism or incitement of hatred.
—Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
The couple also founded The Carter Center, a nongovernmental organization devoted to improving lives, in 1982.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
The sanctions relief allows for American businesses and nongovernmental organizations to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction under the transitional government, particularly in the form of essential services such as electricity, energy, water and sanitation.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
Similar actions during Trump’s first administration reduced the number of academics and representatives of nongovernmental organizations on these boards, while increasing the number of industry consultants.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
The couple also founded The Carter Center, a nongovernmental organization devoted to improving lives, in 1982.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
The sanctions relief allows for American businesses and nongovernmental organizations to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction under the transitional government, particularly in the form of essential services such as electricity, energy, water and sanitation.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
Similar actions during Trump’s first administration reduced the number of academics and representatives of nongovernmental organizations on these boards, while increasing the number of industry consultants.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Nongovernmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nongovernmental. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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