Phrase guide

port authority

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A public authority which operates a port or other transportation infrastructure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 港務局 /港务局 (gǎngwùjú) — public authority
  • Finnish: satama — public authority
  • Greek: λιμεναρχείο (limenarcheío) — public authority
  • Indonesian: otoritas pelabuhan — public authority
  • Malay: penguatkuasa pelabuhan — public authority
  • Malay: pihak berkuasa pelabuhan — public authority
  • Swedish: hamnmyndighet — public authority
  • Vietnamese: cảng vụ — public authority