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Meaning of Bananagate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A scandal of the 1970s involving bribes to the Honduran president to reduce the export tax on bananas. It provoked the overthrow of Honduras' military government.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

bananageddon bananahood Bananaland Bananalander bananaphile bananaphobia

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