WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Works′ Prog′ress Administra′tion. 
  1. GovernmentSee WPA. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
WPA, 
  1. GovernmentWork Projects Administration: the former federal agency (1935–43) charged with instituting and administering public works in order to relieve national unemployment. Originally, Works Progress Administration. 

'Works Progress Administration' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
WPA

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