non-governmental
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/nɑːnˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl̩/
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/nɒnˌɡʌvənˈmɛntl̩/
independent of government
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-governmental' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'governmental' referring to anything related to government.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-governmental' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'governmental' to describe entities not associated with government.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to government,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to, controlled by, or affiliated with any government.
The organization operates on a non-governmental basis.
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