Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
watergate
noun
/ˈwɔːtərɡeɪt/
Definition
Watergate refers to a political scandal in the United States during the early 1970s that involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and the subsequent cover-up by the Nixon administration.
Examples
- The Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Nixon.
- Investigative journalism played a key role in uncovering the Watergate details.
- Many books have been published discussing the implications of the Watergate affair.
Meaning
The term Watergate is often used to describe political scandals involving corruption or abuse of power, especially in the context of government officials.
Synonyms
- scandal
- controversy
- crisis
