parastatal

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

authority

office

🏢

public institution

Translations

parastatale

oficina de turisme

Behörde

öffentliche Einrichtung

Öffentliche Institution

γραφείο

πρακτορείο

δημόσιο ίδρυμα

agence

établissement public

agenzia

istituzione pubblica

openbare instelling

departament

agéncia

Pronounced as (IPA)

/paɹəˈsteɪtəl/

Etymology

From para- + statal.