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quango

Syllabification: (quan·go)

Pronunciation: /ˈkwaNGgō/

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Definition of quango

noun (plural quangos)

British chiefly derogatory

a semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.