"parastatal" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From para- + statal.",
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        "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."
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        "(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."
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          "word": "quango"
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  "word": "parastatal"
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        "Pertaining to such a company or group."
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  "synonyms": [
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      "word": "quango"
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