Word
nongovernmental
Phoneticsnon·govern·men·tal
US/nɑnˌɡəvɝnˈmɛntəɫ/
UK/nˌɒnɡˌʌvənmˈɛntəl/
Definition
adj. not connected to or controlled by a government. You use it mostly for private groups, like charities, that work on their own to help people.
adj. independent of direct government control or funding, especially describing private nonprofit groups that provide aid, advocacy, or services. Typically used attributively before a noun, as in 'nongovernmental organization'.
Examples
“She works for a nongovernmental group that helps refugees.”
“After the flood, several nongovernmental organizations delivered food and clean water to remote villages.”
“While nongovernmental actors often fill gaps left by strained public services, their long-term impact depends on cooperation with local communities and transparent funding.”
Examples
simple
“She works for a nongovernmental group that helps refugees.”
contextual
“After the flood, several nongovernmental organizations delivered food and clean water to remote villages.”
complex
“While nongovernmental actors often fill gaps left by strained public services, their long-term impact depends on cooperation with local communities and transparent funding.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “nongovernmental” in context.
Verb
01. cooperate with nongovernmental
“Local authorities cooperate with nongovernmental bodies on housing.”
verb + prep + adj
02. establish nongovernmental
“They established a nongovernmental foundation to support rural schools.”
verb + adj
03. fund nongovernmental
“Private donors fund nongovernmental projects in conflict zones.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. entirely nongovernmental
“The initiative is entirely nongovernmental and relies on donations.”
adv + adj
05. largely nongovernmental
“The relief effort is largely nongovernmental, led by charities.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. nongovernmental actor
“Nongovernmental actors increasingly influence global climate policy.”
adj + noun
07. nongovernmental agency
“A nongovernmental agency coordinated the earthquake relief operation.”
adj + noun
08. nongovernmental body
“An independent nongovernmental body monitored the elections.”
adj + noun
09. fund a nongovernmental organization
“Private firms fund a nongovernmental organization that builds schools.”
10. independent nongovernmental body
“An independent nongovernmental body investigated the allegations.”
11. international nongovernmental organization
“She joined an international nongovernmental organization working in Africa.”
12. leading nongovernmental organization
“A leading nongovernmental organization released the annual report.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, as in 'nongovernmental organization (NGO)'.
Real-World Examples
“Coffield plans to provide their locations to MapBiomas, a collaborative network of universities, nongovernmental organizations, and technology companies that tracks fires and changes in land use throughout the Amazon.” “The material was delivered to a team of six artisans and seamstresses from the Ciclou network who collaborated with a São Paulo–based nongovernmental organization (NGO) that provides social support.” “The nongovernmental organization said the company is still exposed to cocoa-related deforestation in parts of West Africa, including Liberia, because it continues to source cocoa through what it described as an untraceable system.” “She worked with nongovernmental organisations running psychosocial support and skills-training programmes for displaced people.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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