I. ˌNational ˌPublic ˈRadio BrE AmE abbreviation , NPR trademark
a network of independent US radio stations; National Public Radio is paid for by the people who listen to it, and is known for its excellent and interesting high-quality programmes on news and ↑ current affairs (=important things that are happening in the world) .
II. NPR /ˌen piː ˈɑːʳ/ BrE AmE abbreviation for
↑ National Public Radio