Synonyms for quango

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kwang-goh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwæŋ goʊ

Définition of quango

Origin : 1973, acronym for quasi-non-governmental organization (a descriptive phrase itself attested from 1967). Related: Quangocracy; quangocrat.

As in steering committee : noun directing group

Example sentences :

From the table-land of Cassanga you may survey nearly the whole of the valley watered by the Quango.
Extract from : « The Desert World » by Arthur Mangin

We were soon on the banks of the Quango, and after some difficulties reached the opposite bank.
Extract from : « The World's Greatest Books, Volume 19 » by Various

On the 28th of February they reached the banks of the Quango, where they were again received by Cypriano.
Extract from : « Great African Travellers » by W.H.G. Kingston

We were now on the banks of the Quango, a river one hundred and fifty yards wide, and very deep.
Extract from : « Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa » by David Livingstone

As soon as we could move toward the Quango we did so, meeting in our course several trading-parties, both native and Portuguese.
Extract from : « Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa » by David Livingstone

And the Kasai, even previous to the junction, is much larger than the Quango, from the numerous branches it receives.
Extract from : « Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa » by David Livingstone

I saw even on the banks of the Quango as much as sixpence paid for a pound.
Extract from : « Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa » by David Livingstone

On the 4th of April they reached the banks of the Quango, here a hundred and fifty yards wide.
Extract from : « Great African Travellers » by W.H.G. Kingston

There is but one opinion among the Balonda respecting the Kasai and Quango.
Extract from : « Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa » by David Livingstone

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