nongovernmental

/ ˌnɒnɡʌvənˈmɛntəl /

adjective

1. not related to government affairs or procedures

Example Sentences

The ubiquitous social messaging app WeChat has shut down LGBTQ+ accounts from university students and nongovernmental organizations, including the Beijing channel for Trueself, where Shi volunteers.

From Los Angeles Times

Before attempting to implement any interventions, a team led by the nongovernmental organization Alam Sehat Lestari worked as a local partner with the international nonprofit Health In Harmony, which one of us founded.

From Salon

Among those on the terror group’s alleged target list were U.S. federal, state and local officials — including a state senator, a district court judge and a former U.S. attorney — along with leaders of private companies and nongovernmental organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Pratt, California Wildlife Reconnected was modeled on a Florida effort that brought together elected officials, nongovernmental organizations and business partners to create a statewide plan to create a wildlife corridor.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, city officials have focused efforts on connecting victims with nongovernmental organizations, in addition to clearing roads and fixing broken and exposed water mains, James said.

From Los Angeles Times