parastatal
Meanings
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.
adj
- Pertaining to such a company or group.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From French, equivalent to para- + statal.
Synonyms
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