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Word: Quango
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s (originally US): acronym from quasi (or quasi-autonomous) non-government(al) organization
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkwaŋɡəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a semi-public administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.
Short Definition:semi-public administrative body receiving financial support from government
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