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Definition
: Administration and functional structures for the purpose of collectively systematizing activities for a particular goal.
has a limited use since there are other more specific terms available; read notes under SOCIETIES; SOCIETIES, MEDICAL & SOCIETIES, SCIENTIFIC for likely exclusions: ORGANIZATIONS tends to be for groups with a common goal based on interest, SOCIETIES tend
See Also
Societies
Examples
Academies and Institutes
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Charities
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Congresses as Topic
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Consumer Organizations
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Government
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Government Agencies
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Health Planning Organizations
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Home Care Agencies
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International Agencies
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Labor Unions
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National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
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Organizations, Nonprofit
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Public-Private Sector Partnerships
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Self-Help Groups
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Societies
Other names
Organization, Nongovernmental; Organization; Nongovernmental Organization; Organizations, Nongovernmental; Nongovernmental Organizations