Non-governmental

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not belonging to, associated with or operated by a particular government. not-comparable

    "His work is largely non-governmental."

Example

More examples

"The Society for Protection of Nature is a non-profit, non-governmental organization."

Etymology

From non- + governmental.

Related phrases

non-governmental organization

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