Emailgate

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proper noun

A 2015 controversy around Hillary Clinton's use of a private email account and server, in violation of federal security and transparency guidelines.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. USinformalgovernmentA 2015 controversy around Hillary Clinton's use of a private email account and server, in violation of federal security and transparency guidelines.

Origin

From email + -gate.

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APA

Emailgate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Emailgate

MLA

“Emailgate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Emailgate. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Emailgate,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Emailgate.

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