quango
Pronunciation: kwang′gō
Definition: A committee wholly or partially supported by government funds in which some members are appointed by government and others by nongovernmental agencies or organizations; the committee functions as a nongovernmental organization rather than as an arm of government. System used primarily in U.K.
[quasi-non-governmental organization]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
