adjective
- not belonging to, controlled by, or associated with a government
Usage: often used before nouns
Examples
- The nongovernment organization provides aid to disaster victims.
- Many nongovernment schools charge tuition fees.
- The research was funded by nongovernment sources.
- Nongovernment agencies often work alongside official relief efforts.
- The company operates as a nongovernment entity.
- Nongovernment groups lobbied for policy changes.