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public enterprise
[/ˈpʌblɪk ˈentərpraɪz/]
noun
pl: public enterprises
empresa pública
1.
A business or commercial undertaking owned and operated by the government or state for public benefit
The national railway is a public enterprise that provides affordable transportation.
A ferrovia nacional é uma empresa pública que oferece transporte acessível.
2.
An organization established by the government to provide services or goods to the public
Public enterprises in healthcare ensure universal access to medical services.
As empresas públicas na saúde garantem acesso universal aos serviços médicos.
Synonyms
state enterprise
government enterprise
public corporation
nationalized enterprise
state-owned enterprise
Antonyms
private enterprise
private company
private sector business
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
empresa pública
Standard term used in Brazil
São Paulo
empresa estatal
Alternative term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
empresa pública
Standard term used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the public interest
for the greater good
government-run operation
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