Adjective
non-governmental (not comparable)
Not belonging to, associated with or operated by a particular government.
His work is largely non-governmental.
Accessed April 12, 2011 History The coalition was founded in May 1998 by six international non-governmental organizations to promote shared human rights objectives. Source: Internet
A decade later, the rebuilding of the country's main hospital remains incomplete, and non-governmental organizations struggle to make up for the state's many deficiencies. Source: Internet
According to VGLRL, the Australian government should consult non-governmental organisations that may have evidence to back autonomous sanctions.“ Source: Internet
Advocacy for the interests of sex workers can come from a variety of sources, including non-governmental organizations, labor rights organizations, governments, or sex workers themselves. Source: Internet
At the non-governmental level, Cyprus has also been a member of the popular extension of the Non-Aligned Movement, the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organisation hosting several high-level meetings. Source: Internet
Anti-fraud movements Beyond laws that aim at prevention of fraud, there are also governmental and non-governmental organizations that aim to fight fraud. Source: Internet