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nongovernmental

 

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Nongovernmental


Description:

Nongovernmental is an adjective that refers to something outside or independent of the government. It implies any organization, activity, or individual that operates without government influence or control.

Senses and Usages:

  • Popular:
    1. Inclusive: Relating to or representing a diverse range of non-state actors, such as non-profit organizations, charities, or volunteer groups, functioning independently from the government.
    2. Example sentence: Several nongovernmental organizations collaborated to provide aid to the disaster-affected regions.

    3. Advocacy: Referring to pursuits or efforts undertaken by non-governmental entities to promote a cause or bring awareness to a specific social or environmental issue.
    4. Example sentence: The nongovernmental movement raised awareness about climate change through various campaigns.

    5. Non-political: Expressing activities or entities that do not have political affiliations, thereby focusing on social, educational, humanitarian, or environmental aspects.
    6. Example sentence: The local nongovernmental association worked towards improving access to education for underprivileged children.

  • Local:
    1. Community-based: Pertaining to organizations or initiatives formed by local citizens to address and resolve neighborhood issues without government intervention.
    2. Example sentence: The nongovernmental committee organized a street clean-up drive to maintain the local environment.

    3. Regional: Describing collaborations or activities undertaken by various local nongovernmental entities within a specific region to support shared objectives.
    4. Example sentence: The regional nongovernmental coalition joined forces to provide medical assistance to underserved areas.

    5. Civic Engagement: Relating to the involvement of local citizens in shaping public decisions and policies through grassroots organizations or community-led initiatives.
    6. Example sentence: A nongovernmental summit was organized to encourage civic engagement and local participation in the decision-making process.

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