Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

qatargate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: qatar-gate
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament.

Example Sentences

"'Qatargate' Scandal Allegedly Involving Cash Bribes Rocks European Parliament"
"Tensions rise amid furor of Qatargate"
"AN INFLUENTIAL member of the organisation at the heart of the “Qatargate” scandal in the European Parliament is a convicted terrorist."
"The lawyer of MEP Eva Kaili on Wednesday claimed her innocence in the so-called Qatargate corruption case that has shaken the European Parliament."
"Alleged corruption was not on the official agenda but Qatargate, as it had become known, overshadowed the gathering."
"December / EU Qatargate scandal: several EU politicians, including former MEPs Eva Kaili and Antonio Panzeri, are arrested under charges of corruption and money laundering."

Etymology

From Qatar + -gate.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Qatar

Questions

What does qatargate mean?: The Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament.
Where does qatargate come from?: From Qatar + -gate.

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