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Ngo

//(ə)ŋoʊ// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Vietnamese [in turn from Hokkien].
  2. 2
    A surname from Tagalog [in turn from Hokkien].
Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of non-governmental organization. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "For instance, Philately is the most popular hobby of the world. Hence, introducing biophilately in the agenda of the concerned NGO will enhance its success in its aims. Spotting animals, birds, plants, insects, etc. on stamps may provide interested people with an efficient media of education […]"

  2. 2
    an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Vietnamese Ngô, from Hokkien 吳 /吴 (Ngô͘).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Tagalog Ngo, from Hokkien 吳 /吴 (Ngô͘).

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