nongovernmental
adjective
non·gov·ern·men·tal
ˌnän-ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl 
: not of or relating to government or a particular government : not governmental
nongovernmental organizations/groups
Many people who are concerned about development are turning to nongovernmental methods of dealing with it.—
William H. MacLeish
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Hannah Parker, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The opposition and nongovernmental organizations have reacted with cautious optimism and with suggestions and demands for more information on the contents of the proposal.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
But the numbers have been steadily climbing as a network of international nongovernmental organizations has worked to verify the scale of the crackdown.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Before the release campaign began, Venezuelan nongovernmental groups estimated that more than 1,000 people were jailed for political reasons.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Nongovernmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nongovernmental. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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