Although the term has different meanings in different parts of the world, what we call a nonprofit in the United States is elsewhere most commonly referred to as a:

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The term "nonprofit" in the United States is equivalent to a "nongovernmental organization" (NGO) in most other parts of the world. While both terms can refer to a variety of organizations, they generally describe groups that operate towards a social or charitable purpose, rather than for profit.

Although the Term Has Different Meanings in Different Parts of the World