die Nichtregierungsorganisation
Translation
non-governmental organization, NGO
Examples
Ärzte ohne Grenzen ist eine Nichtregierungsorganisation.
Doctors Without Borders is a non-governmental organization.
Viele Nichtregierungsorganisationen leisten humanitäre Hilfe.
Many non-governmental organizations provide humanitarian aid.
Grammar Patterns
used as a noun He works for a non-governmental organization.
Similar Words
Hilfsorganisation (aid organization), Verein (association); Antonyms: Regierungsorganisation (governmental organization)
Etymology
Composed of 'Nicht-' (non-), 'Regierung' (government), '-s-' (linking element), and 'Organisation' (organization).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Nicht' (non) + 'Regierung' (government) + 'Organisation'. It's the direct German equivalent of NGO.