quango Meaning & Definition
/ˈkwæŋ.ɡəʊ/
What Does Quango Mean?
Quango is used as a noun meaning An organization that, although financed by a government, acts independently of it.
Quango: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkwæŋ.ɡəʊ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | quangos |
Quango Definition (Noun)
- An organization that, although financed by a government, acts independently of it.
Synonyms of Quango
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Quango synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
quango (plural quangos)
Words That Rhyme With Quango
Origin of Quango
From the initial letters (the first two letters for the first word) of quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization. Coined by American president of the Carnegie Foundation Alan Pifer in 1967.
Pronouncing Quango
Quango is pronounced /ˈkwæŋ.ɡəʊ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kwæŋ).