junta
Americannoun
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a small group ruling a country, especially immediately after a coup d'état and before a legally constituted government has been instituted.
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a council.
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a deliberative or administrative council, especially in Spain and Latin America.
noun
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a group of military officers holding the power in a country, esp after a coup d'état
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Also called: junto. a small group of men; cabal, faction, or clique
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a legislative or executive council in some parts of Latin America
Pronunciation
When the word junta was borrowed into English from Spanish in the early 17th century, its pronunciation was thoroughly Anglicized to . The 20th century has seen the emergence and, especially in North America, the gradual predominance of the pronunciation , derived from Spanish through reassociation with the word's Spanish origins. A hybrid form is also heard.
Etymology
Origin of junta
1615–25; < Spanish: a meeting, noun use of feminine of Latin junctus, past participle of jungere to join; junction
Example Sentences
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The west African country has seen several military takeovers in its history and spent much of the 20th century under junta rule since its independence from Britain.
From Barron's
Brennan also said the US is not seeking to replace its bases in Niger after its troops were pushed out by the ruling junta.
From Barron's
More than 22,000 people are languishing in junta jails, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners monitoring group.
From Barron's
Since then, the Traoré-led junta has tightened its grip on the country, expelling French forces, adopting an assertive nationalist stance and recently reinstating the death penalty, including for crimes of high treason.
From BBC
Since seizing power, the Traore-led junta has repeatedly said it has thwarted attempts to destabilise the country.
From Barron's
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