Org

/ɔːrɡ/ noun

Definition

Abbreviation for organization; commonly used as a top-level internet domain (.org) for non-profit and organizational websites.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'organization,' from Medieval Latin 'organizare' meaning 'to organize,' from Greek 'organon' (tool, instrument). The internet domain use began in 1985.

Kelly Says

The .org domain was originally intended for organizations that didn't fit into .com (commercial) or .edu (educational), but it became particularly associated with non-profits. Ironically, there's no requirement to be non-profit to use .org, making it somewhat misleading.

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