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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