Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Nongovernmental

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not governmental; not derived from a government; civilian. not-comparable

    "When a fishing boat of Huangqi township of Fujian's Lianjiang county, which was engaged in nongovernmental trade, was having a transaction with a Matzu trader near the waters of Matzu island on the afternoon of 23 April, the troops garrisoned in Matzu opened fire at them, killing one and injuring two."

Etymology

From non- + governmental.

See also for "nongovernmental"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.