From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishNGONGO /ˌen dʒiː ˈəʊ $ -ˈoʊ/ noun [countable] (non-governmental organization) an organization which helps people, protects the environment etc and which is not run by a government
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NGO• It will consider the conditions under which government policies have been conducive or a constraint to NGO activity.From Longman Business DictionaryNGONGO noun [countable]ORGANIZATIONS non-governmental organization; an organization which helps people, protects the environment etc and which is not run by a governmentShe agrees there is a challenge facing established NGOs in renewing their supporter base. 