Parapublic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having ties to both the public and private sector; partially funded or managed by the government.

    "The H135 has gained popularity in China in recent years, performing various parapublic, corporate and tourism missions."

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"The H135 has gained popularity in China in recent years, performing various parapublic, corporate and tourism missions."

Etymology

From para- (“near to, alongside”) + public.

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