NGOs

Cultural  

1. An abbreviation for privately run, n on g overnment o rganizations that strive for world betterment. They have frequent contact with various governments and often attempt to influence policy. Amnesty International and Greenpeace are examples of NGOs.

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Example Sentences

They had been brought together by local NGOs who did wanted them to cheer both sides.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"They believe it is the NGOs and hospitals creating this to make money, and this is tragic."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

NGOs and developing countries want to impose mandatory rules for laboratories to ensure poor countries receive vaccines.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Pichon said the plan was presented to dozens of diplomats and representatives of international NGOs on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The visitors from the European Commission, the UN, UNICEF, and several NGOs arrived at the center in a convoy of cars one afternoon.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah