Meaning Of The Word Quango

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quango
countable noun: 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.

quango in American English
a public advisory and administrative organization, as a board, composed of private citizens appointed by the government which provides funds for operation
noun: a semi-public advisory and administrative body supported by the government and having most of its members appointed by the government

quango in British English
noun: a semipublic government-financed administrative body whose members are appointed by the government

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