NGO

American

abbreviation

National Gas Outlet.
nongovernmental organization.

NGO British

abbreviation

non-governmental organization
(in India) nongazetted officer

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Example Sentences

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He heads the NGO Pan-Africanist Emergency, which promotes issues related to African sovereignty and solidarity.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A Malawi High Court has dismissed a wrongful‑termination case against US pop star Madonna brought by the sister of a former president, in one of the country's longest-running NGO disputes.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The study relied on long term monitoring carried out by the NGO Opération Cétacés.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

MSF's Head of Mission in Gaza, Will Edmond says the NGO checks all staff and "would never knowingly employ anyone affiliated with any armed group".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

My classmates were the sons and daughters of NGO executives, Syrian businessmen, Haitian foutbòl stars, and world-renowned musicians.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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