parastatal

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Synonyms: parasital, parastatals, parastate

Antonyms: parasital, parastatals, parastate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|chiefly|Africa}} 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. {{defdate|c. 1920}}

Adjective

1. Pertaining to such a company or group.

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