quango

Meanings

• noun

  Aquatic Quasi-Autonomous Government Organization

  - "The quango was responsible for managing the fisheries in the region."
  - "The quango's decisions were not always in the best interest of the public."

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Pronunciation

1. /kwæŋ.ɡəʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675080"

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Synonyms

parastatal

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Variants

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quango , quangos

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Etymology

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An acronym for Quasi-Autonomous Government Organization, used primarily in the context of public institutions in the European Union and other similar organizations.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quango' is believed to have originated in the European Union in the 1970s.

2. Quangos can be found in various sectors, including education, health, and environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quasi-Autonomous Organizations: Quangos are a type of Quasi-Autonomous Organization (QAO), which are independent bodies that perform public functions but are not part of the government.

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Culture

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Quangos are often criticized for their lack of transparency and accountability, as they operate outside of the traditional democratic structures.

How to Memorize "quango"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a quasi-autonomous organization operating in a body of water, like a fisheries management commission.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quango' with the idea of an independent organization with some level of autonomy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that QUANGO stands for Quasi-Autonomous Government Organization.

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