Parapublic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Parapublic is an adjective meaning Having ties to both the public and private sector; partially funded or managed by the government.
Meaning
Having ties to both the public and private sector; partially funded or managed by the government.
Example Sentences
The H135 has gained popularity in China in recent years, performing various parapublic, corporate and tourism missions.
Aircraft and helicopter manufacturer Airbus highlights its growth potential in the Philippines' military and parapublic helicopter sectors.
Speaking on the parapublic market, Rochereau said there was increasing demand in the law enforcement, maritime security and helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) segments with Airbus' light-twin H135 helicopter as the top choice.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semi-patriotic, publical, privatopian, privy, partyocratic, partitocratic.
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