Intergovernmental organizations are often referred to as international organizations, although that term may also include international non-governmental organization such as international nonprofit organizations or multinational corporations.
Organizatat ndërqeveritare shpesh thirren si organizata ndërkombëtare, edhe pse ky term mund gjithashtu të përfshijë edhe organizata jo-qeveritare ndërkombëtare siç janë organizatat pa-profit ndërkombëtare ose korporatat shumëkombëshe.