“Organizations” or “Organisations”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 8 prefer “organizations” and 4 prefer “organisations”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	organizations	organisations	Preference
United States	99	1	“organizations”
United Kingdom	25	75	“organisations”
India	59	41	“organizations”
Philippines	98	2	“organizations”
Canada	92	8	“organizations”
Australia	19	81	“organisations”
Liberia	100	0	“organizations”
Ireland	28	72	“organisations”
New Zealand	28	72	“organisations”
Jamaica	85	15	“organizations”
Trinidad & Tobago	73	27	“organizations”
Guyana	69	31	“organizations”

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“organizations”

…the college lecture circuit and organizations, like the American Medical Student…
In the United States, organizations whose primary purpose is the…
…in helping raise funds for organizations such as the Canadian Muscular…
Category:LGBT youth organizations based in the United States
…all types of businesses and organizations to use the software from…
Initially 72 parties and social organizations, from both the North and…
…being named a Bell Laboratories Fellow.
…grants of $3,195,500 to 45 organizations.
…York’s founder, recognizes individuals or organizations that exemplify an outstanding commitment…
…art studios, galleries, and arts organizations, with events such as Art…

“organisations”

Category:International organisations based in Monaco
List of conservation organisations
Some "permissive" organisations recognise as separate breeds what…
There are several active village organisations, including a local history society,…
Category:Aviation organisations based in the United Kingdom
…Prison pilot, experienced social sector organisations, such as St. Giles Trust…
…worked with international human rights organisations including the controversial American group,…
…membership consists of voluntary sector organisations providing mental health services in
Category:Youth organisations based in the Republic of
Category:Political organisations based in the Republic of

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