National Public Radio: Meaning and Definition of

Na'tional Pub'lic Ra'dio

Pronunciation: [key]
— n.
  1. a nationwide network of nonprofit radio stations supported in part by U.S. government funds distributed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, often affiliated with a public television station or educational institution. Abbr.: NPR
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