Guptagate

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proper noun

A political scandal of 2013, involving South African President Jacob Zuma and the illegal landing of a planeload of guests at the Gupta family's wedding at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A political scandal of 2013, involving South African President Jacob Zuma and the illegal landing of a planeload of guests at the Gupta family's wedding at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

Origin

From Gupta + -gate.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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