Meaning of the word ngo in English

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ngo

US /ˌen.dʒiːˈoʊ/
UK /ˌen.dʒiːˈoʊ/

Noun

1.

a nonprofit organization that operates independently of any government, typically one whose purpose is to address a social or political issue.

Example:
thousands of people have been displaced, seeking refuge at police stations, churches, and temporary accommodation set up by NGOs
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