State-enterprise is a term that refers to a company or organization that is owned and operated by the government. Some synonyms for this term include nationalized industry, government-run company, public enterprise, and state-owned enterprise. These terms describe organizations that are funded and managed by the government and are usually established to provide essential services or promote economic growth. In many cases, state-enterprises are monopolies in their industries, which means that they are the only provider of a particular service or product. While state-enterprises can have their advantages, such as government control over strategic industries, they can also be inefficient and more prone to political interference.