WATERGATE

Watergate, Watergate scandal

(noun) a political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Watergate

A US political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

Etymology

Noun

watergate (plural watergates)

A gate opening onto water, or only or mainly accessible by water.

Source: Wiktionary



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WHOLE

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