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junta — a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʊntə/

Example Sentences

  • The junta promised free elections but kept postponing them for 'security reasons.'
  • Citizens secretly called the junta 'The Boys Club' because they made all decisions during their golf games.
  • The junta's press conferences were so predictable that journalists started playing bingo with their clichéd phrases.

junta

NOUN

[/ˈhʊntə/]

a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

several stern-faced military officers in decorated uniforms march up the marble steps toward the government building's entrance. They move with determined authority while armed soldiers follow behind them in formation. The previous civilian officials hurry away from the building carrying briefcases and documents, looking worried and displaced. Military vehicles and tanks are positioned strategically around the government plaza. Concerned citizens gather at a distance, watching the military takeover unfold with uncertainty. a military group taking control of government power by force
💡 Concept

several stern-faced military officers in decorated uniforms march up the marble steps toward the government building's entrance. They move with determined authority while armed soldiers follow behind them in formation. The previous civilian officials hurry away from the building carrying briefcases and documents, looking worried and displaced. Military vehicles and tanks are positioned strategically around the government plaza. Concerned citizens gather at a distance, watching the military takeover unfold with uncertainty. a military group taking control of government power by force

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhʊntə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒʌntə/

🌳Etymology

Rootjunta

Origin

From Spanish 'junta' meaning 'committee' or 'council', derived from Latin 'iungere' meaning 'to join together'. The modern sense of 'military government' developed from frequent military coups in Latin America where ruling councils took power.

Breakdown

From Latin iung- (to join, unite) + -ta (past participle suffix, indicating 'joined together')

🎵Rhyme

hunterpunter
hunter
punter

🔗Collocations

military junta
ruling junta
junta leader
overthrow the junta
junta government
establish a junta

📝Examples

“The junta promised free elections but kept postponing them for 'security reasons.'”

😄 Fun example

“Citizens secretly called the junta 'The Boys Club' because they made all decisions during their golf games.”

😄 Fun example

“The junta's press conferences were so predictable that journalists started playing bingo with their clichéd phrases.”

“International sanctions finally forced the junta to step down after two decades of authoritarian rule.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

regimedictatorshipmilitary governmentautocracyoligarchy

Antonyms

democracyrepubliccivilian government

Related

coupmartial lawauthoritariantotalitarianinsurgency

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