Associations to the word «Quango»

Wiktionary

QUANGO, noun. (UK) An organization that, although financed by a government, acts independently of it.

Dictionary definition

QUANGO, noun. A quasi nongovernmental organization; an organization that is financed by the government yet acts independently of the government.

Wise words

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