-gate

Etymology 1
, an American political scandal from 1972–1974 which led to resignation of president. According to the , the suffix first appeared in a 1973 article in the National Lampoon magazine which referenced a rumoured "Volgagate". The suffix was promoted by  columnist, who coined several -gate words beginning in 1974.

Translations

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 * Mandarin:
 * French:
 * German:
 * Italian: -opoli
 * Korean: 게이트
 * Portuguese:

Etymology 2
From.

Etymology
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Suffix

 * 1)  (forms names of scandals)

Etymology
, from.

Suffix

 * 1) -gate (forms names of scandals)