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NGO

Noun CEFR C2
(ə)ŋoʊ

Definitions

  1. A surname from Vietnamese [in turn from Hokkien].
  2. A surname from Tagalog [in turn from Hokkien].
  3. Initialism of non-governmental organization.

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Examples

For instance, Philately is the most popular hobby of the world. Hence, introducing biophilately in the agenda of the concerned NGO will enhance its success in its aims. Spotting animals, birds, plants, insects, etc. on stamps may provide interested people with an efficient media of education […]”
Often compared to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or associations, intergroups are also similar to lobbying groups because they receive external assistance in the form of financial and/or secretarial support.”
The announcement comes two years after they told NGOs to suspend the employment of Afghan women, allegedly because they didn’t wear the Islamic headscarf correctly. […] It’s the Taliban’s latest attempt to control or intervene in NGO activity.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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