Whale Stranding Indonesia, a nongovernmental organization, says in 2020 more than 70 marine mammals were found stranded, including dugongs, which are medium-sized marine mammals that are related to manatees.
Source: tatoeba (11945738)
Nongovernmental
Synonyms for "nongovernmental" (18 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(2 words)
civil societyda privat
Adjective(2 words)
civil society actorindependent
Strong matches (5)
Related words (9)
Adjective(8 words)
privateprivate actorprivate entitiesprivate entity contractprivate fundraisingprivate nonprofitprivate sectorprivate workforce
Noun(1 words)
romanian privat
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: civil society, civil society actor, da privat, independent, ngo.
- Sentence evidence is available for nongovernmental, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "nongovernmental".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "nongovernmental"
Keep "nongovernmental" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "nongovernmental" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "nongovernmental", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "nongovernmental" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesdescriptive termqualifier
More specific
3 entriescivil society groupnonprofit organizationprivate nonprofit
Collocations
6 entriesnongovernmental agencynongovernmental aidnongovernmental fundingnongovernmental organizationnongovernmental sectornongovernmental work
Inflections
2 entriesmore nongovernmentalmost nongovernmental
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
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.
Source: wiktionary
To the contrary, compared to the Pew Research Center respondents who either worked for government or lived in a household with someone who did, those who worked for nongovernmental employers under contracts and grants were usually the most distrusting of all.
Source: wiktionary
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women, the latest crackdown on women’s rights since they took power in August 2021.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "nongovernmental"?
Closest matches include civil society, civil society actor, da privat, independent, ngo.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "nongovernmental"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.