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state enterprise
[/steɪt ˈɛntərˌpraɪz/]
noun
pl: state enterprises
empresa estatal
1.
A commercial or industrial organization owned and operated by the government or state
The railway company is a state enterprise managed by the government.
A companhia ferroviária é uma empresa estatal gerida pelo governo.
2.
A public institution established by the state to provide goods or services
Many water utilities operate as state enterprises to ensure public access.
Muitos serviços de água funcionam como empresas estatais para garantir acesso público.
Synonyms
public enterprise
state-owned enterprise
government enterprise
SOE (state-owned enterprise)
Antonyms
private enterprise
private company
private sector business
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
empresa estatal
Most common term in Brazil
Brazil
empresa pública
Alternative term, sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
empresa estatal
Standard term used in Portugal
Portugal
empresa pública
Also used in Portuguese legal and administrative contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the public interest
government-run operation
publicly owned business
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