Word: parastatal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ra
sta
tal
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: to guard against, to avert, to shield from; to provide protection against, defence from
Etymology Compounds: Affix: parō
Language: la
Decoded: paro
Meaning: I prepare
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A form of government other than a monarchy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.