Profumo

/ prəˈfjuːməʊ /

noun

1. ProfumoJohn (Dennis)19152006MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman John ( Dennis ). 1915–2006 British Conservative politician; secretary of state for war (1960–63). He resigned after a scandal that threatened the government of Harold Macmillan

Example Sentences

The Profumo Affair was a watershed in the public perception of politicians.

From The Daily Beast

Unlike congressman Weiner, though, Profumo was not viewed as a rising star.

From The Daily Beast

However, by the end of the interview he had cut a poor figure—unconvincing in his case for rehashing the Profumo Affair.

From The Daily Beast