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Meaning of "green paper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GREEN PAPER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREEN PAPER

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Green paper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GREEN PAPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Green paper

In the European Union, the United Kingdom, Commonwealth, Hong Kong and the United States a green paper is a tentative government report and consultation document of policy proposals for debate and discussion, without any commitment to action; the first step in changing the law. Green papers may result in the production of a white paper. They may be considered as grey literature.

Definition of green paper in the English dictionary

The definition of green paper in the dictionary is a command paper containing policy proposals to be discussed, esp by Parliament.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREEN PAPER

green line
green lung
green manure
green monkey
green monkey disease
green mould
Green Mountain Boys
Green Mountain State
Green Mountains
green onion
Green Party
green peas
green pepper
green plover
green pound
green power
green revolution
Green River
green roof
green run

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREEN PAPER

art paper
briefing paper
brown paper
carbonless paper
discussion paper
filter paper
graph paper
letter paper
music paper
newspaper
on paper
paper
recycled paper
sandpaper
skyscraper
term paper
tissue paper
toilet paper
wallpaper
white paper
wrapping paper

Synonyms and antonyms of green paper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «green paper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GREEN PAPER

Find out the translation of green paper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of green paper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «green paper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

绿皮书
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

papel verde
570 millions of speakers

English

green paper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रीन पेपर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ورقة خضراء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зеленая бумага
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Livro Verde
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সবুজ কাগজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Livre vert
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kertas hijau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grünbuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グリーンペーパー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

녹색 종이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kertas ijo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giấy màu xanh lá cây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பச்சை காகிதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिरवा कागद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yeşil kağıt
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Libro verde
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zielona księga
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зелена папір
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Carte verde
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πράσινη Βίβλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Groenskrif
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grönbok
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

green paper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of green paper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GREEN PAPER»

The term «green paper» is regularly used and occupies the 72.519 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GREEN PAPER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «green paper» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «green paper» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about green paper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREEN PAPER»

Discover the use of green paper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to green paper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Greek Girl and Boy Paper Dolls
Irene and Yannis come with 32 costumes and accessories — 12 from the fashions of antiquity and the rest from the folk styles of modern times.
Yuko Green, Henry Green, Paper Dolls, 2003
2
Paper Towns
Who is the real Margo?
John Green, 2010
3
Paper Towns
Who is the real Margo?
John Green, 2010
4
Paper Towns
Bestseller from the award-winning author of LOOKING FOR ALASKA and THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.
John Green, 2013
5
Justice and security green paper
It also addresses the need for public reassurance that the national security work is robustly scrutinised, and that the scrutinising bodies are credible and effective.
Great Britain: Ministry of Justice, 2011
6
Towards the Personal Communications Environment: Green Paper ...
When issued by the European Comm., this Green Paper was intended to launch an active discussion amongst all interested bodies.
DIANE Publishing Company, 1994
7
Green Paper on the Liberalization of Telecommunications ...
This will allow the development of a common approach to infrastructure provision in the European Union. Covers: the major drivers for change; universal service; employment, societal & cultural issues; & much more. Charts & tables.
‎1995
8
A green paper on future electoral arrangements for the ...
This consultation paper sets out the Government's options and proposals for changes to the make-up of the Assembly, including the number of Assembly constituencies, the length of Assembly terms, whether candidates can stand at the same ...
Great Britain: Wales Office, 2012
9
Green Paper on Vertical Restraints in Ec Competition Policy
Reviews EU policy towards vertical restraints -- agree. between producers & distributors that can be used pro-competitively to promote market integration & efficient dist. or anti-competitively to block integration & competition.
Barry Leonard, 1997
10
Traditional African Costumes Paper Dolls
29 authentic costumes and accessories for 2 dolls reflect rich cultural diversity of African tribes. Costumes from Yoruba, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, elsewhere.
Yuko Green, Paper Dolls, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREEN PAPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term green paper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Taxi boss: Minister delay on green paper putting drivers at risk
Transport Minister Dean Nalder is putting the finishing touches to a green paper on the future of the WA taxi industry that he is expected to table ... «WA today, Jul 15»
2
We're still cleaning up Labour's mess today
On Budget day itself Mr Osborne produced so many proposals, not to mention the odd green paper - and many of them were so highly technical ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Changing grants to loans will hit the poorest students
Johnson will outline his 'TEF' in a Green Paper in the autumn, usually a precursor to primary legislation that will be necessary in the event of a ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
4
MAX light rail project 'unviable', says Nalder after Singapore trip
“We're working on a green paper which I've talked about for a period now, and I'm looking to get that out as quickly as possible,” he said. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
5
The Voice UK to be axed by BBC?
A source told Digital Spy: "Let's see what the green paper says, but the BBC doesn't nakedly chase viewers, but we do seek to make the good ... «The List, Jul 15»
6
BBC review renews focus on ABC funding
The BBC faces sweeping reforms as a government green paper to be released this week is expected to propose changes to its public licence ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
7
Advisers should pull politicians' strings in pension revamp
So the pension industry in all its guises has been presented a very challenging green paper which suggests, among other things, potentially ... «FT Adviser, Jul 15»
8
Are you backing the BBC?
A raft of controversial proposals, such as the BBC stepping away from popular programming, are set to be floated in a government green paper ... «Broadcast, Jul 15»
9
New political battle over the BBC's future to begin this week
The government will publish a green paper this week setting out the details of a fundamental review of the BBC, signalling the next stage in the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - July 13
The government will publish a green paper this week setting out the details of a fundamental review of the BBC, signalling the next stage in the ... «Reuters, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Green paper [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/green-paper>. May 2024 ».
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