quango
[kwang-goh]
noun, plural quan·gos.
(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.
Origin of quango
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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Examples from the Web for quango
Historical Examples of quango
From the table-land of Cassanga you may survey nearly the whole of the valley watered by the Quango.
The Desert WorldArthur Mangin
We were soon on the banks of the Quango, and after some difficulties reached the opposite bank.
On the 28th of February they reached the banks of the Quango, where they were again received by Cypriano.
Great African TravellersW.H.G. Kingston
We were now on the banks of the Quango, a river one hundred and fifty yards wide, and very deep.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South AfricaDavid Livingstone
As soon as we could move toward the Quango we did so, meeting in our course several trading-parties, both native and Portuguese.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South AfricaDavid Livingstone
quango
noun plural -gos
Word Origin for quango
C20: qu (asi-) a (utonomous) n (on) g (overnmental) o (rganization)
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