nongovernmental /nɑnˌgʌvɚnˈmɛntl̟/ adjective also nongovernment /nɑnˈgʌvɚnmənt/ /nɑnˌgʌvɚnˈmɛntl̟/
adjective
also nongovernment /nɑnˈgʌvɚnmənt/ Learner's definition of NONGOVERNMENTAL
always used before a noun
: not belonging to or controlled by a government非政府的;不受政府控制的 -
Many nongovernmental charities are run by religious groups.许多非政府慈善机构是由宗教团体管理的。
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We turned to an environmentalist nongovernmental organization [=NGO] for advice on responsible waste disposal.我们就如何负责任地进行废物处置的问题向一家非政府环保组织寻求建议。