parastatal

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/paɹəˈsteɪtəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A company, agency, or intergovernmental organization that possesses political clout and is separate from the government, but whose activities serve the state, either directly or indirectly.

adjective

Pertaining to such a company or group.

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Synonyms

quango semi-official public body shadow government satellite statewide apparatus public authority subgovernment postal authority agency subagency organ crown corporation public office instrumentality body

Associated

botswana uganda privatization tanzania zambia niger concession kenya telecommunications zimbabwe enterprises entities

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