NGO

NGO Definition

NGO (en′jē′ō′)

noun pl. NGOs

a private organization providing humanitarian aid or support as to impoverished or economically underdeveloped nations

Etymology: n(on)g(overnmental) o(rganization)

NGO Finance Definition

See non-governmental organization.

NGO Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

innovative: He was co-founder / director of Project North East - an innovative British ngo which has now worked in 40 countries. www.pne.org.

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