quasi-public

adjective

qua·​si-pub·​lic ˌkwā-ˌzī-ˈpə-blik 

-ˌsī-, 

ˌkwä-zē-, 

-sē-

: essentially public (as in services rendered) although under private ownership or control

Examples of quasi-public in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carrillo added that a strategic plan could benefit the area’s development, as Bastrop County’s infrastructure is comprised of a mix of public, private and quasi-public utility providers. —Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

The entity was created as a part of Oakland County government years ago, but recently spun off as an independent, quasi-public agency. —Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 22 Feb. 2026

But federal agents have made arrests in quasi-public spaces of private businesses, such as the parking lot of a Target. —Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026

State leaders officially shut down CT Next the following year and folded the quasi-public agency’s remaining operations into DECD. —Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quasi-public

• semipublic
• nonpublic
• republic
• public