quango

quan·go

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwang-goh]
- /ˈkwæŋ goʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwang-goh]
- /ˈkwæŋ goʊ/

Definitions of quango word

noun plural quango (especially in Great Britain) a semi-public advisory and administrative body supported by the government and having most of its members appointed by the government. 1
noun quango A semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it. 1
noun quango quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization 1
countable noun quango In Britain, a quango is a committee which is appointed by the government but works independently. A quango has responsibility for a particular area of activity, for example the giving of government grants to arts organizations. 0
noun quango a semipublic government-financed administrative body whose members are appointed by the government 0
noun quango a public advisory and administrative organization, as a board, composed of private citizens appointed by the government which provides funds for operation 0

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Origin of quango

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

1975-80; qu(asi)-a(utonomous) n(on-)g(overnmental) o(rganization) or qu(asi)-a(utonomous) n(ational) g(overnmental) o(rganization)

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Parts of speech for Quango

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exclamation

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quango popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for quango

noun quango

panel — a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
council — A council is a group of people who are elected to govern a local area such as a city or, in Britain, a county.
interlocking directorate — a corporate directorate that includes one or more members who serve simultaneously in the directorates of other corporations.
select committee — a committee, as of a legislative body, that is formed to examine and report on a specific bill or issue.

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