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 route back would mean "working for decades for the public good" and he gives the example of the 1960s politician John Profumo, who fell from grace after a sex scandal and then quietly did charity work for many years in London's East End.

From BBC

Mr. Brest recalled that for “Scent of a Woman,” which was based on an Italian movie, “Profumo di Donna,” he and Mr. Goldman began by just having long, meandering chats.

From New York Times

Last year, a top Italian CEO, Alessandro Profumo, told the Senate defense commission that D’Alema had no role in the dealings for the sale on behalf of Leonardo, a major Italian aerospace and defense manufacturer.

From Seattle Times

Italian state television, citing Naples-based prosecutors, said that Profumo is among prominent business figures under investigation.

From Seattle Times

Neither Profumo nor D’Alema could be reached for comment on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times