NGO

UK
/ˌɛn dʒiː ˈəʊ/
US
/ˌɛn dʒi ˈoʊ/

Translations

NGOadjective
UK
/ˌɛn dʒiː ˈəʊ/
US
/ˌɛn dʒi ˈoʊ/
Used attributively (e.g., 'NGO sector')
non gouvernemental
The conference focused on NGO initiatives in global health.
La conférence portait sur des initiatives non gouvernementales en santé mondiale.
NGOnoun
NGOs
pl
ONGAcronyme courant.
The NGO worked tirelessly to provide clean water to remote villages.
L’ONG a travaillé sans relâche pour fournir de l’eau potable aux villages isolés.
Synonyms
non-governmental organization
civil society organization
voluntary organization

Definitions

NGOadjective
Relating to, associated with, or characteristic of a non-governmental organization.
The conference focused on NGO initiatives in global health.
NGOnoun
A non-governmental organization, typically a non-profit group that operates independently of any government, usually to address social or political issues.
The NGO worked tirelessly to provide clean water to remote villages.