"Partygate" meaning in All languages combined

See Partygate on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From party + -gate. Etymology templates: {{af|en|party|-gate}} party + -gate Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Partygate
  1. (UK politics) The controversy surrounding members of the government holding parties in 2020 and 2021 during COVID-19 lockdowns, when gatherings were banned. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Coronavirus, UK politics Related terms: Beergate
    Sense id: en-Partygate-en-name-ZPlgAaji Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -gate Topics: government, politics

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