junto

[ juhn-toh ]

/ ˈdʒʌn toʊ /

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noun, plural jun·tos.

a self-appointed committee, especially with political aims; cabal.

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Origin of junto

First recorded in 1635–45; alteration of junta

Words nearby junto

Juno and the Paycock, Junoesque, Junot, Junr, junta, junto, Jupiter, Jupiter's-beard, jupon, jura, jural

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How to use junto in a sentence

“Turbulent junto” certainly describes the Senate GOP caucus.
The Nuclear Senate|Michael Tomasky|July 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Somers was present; but his name is not attached to the protest which was subscribed by his brethren of the junto.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
A Whig of still greater note and authority, the Marquess of Hartington, separated himself on this occasion from the junto.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
The Cavendishes had generally been strenuous supporters of the King and the junto.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

Feliz aquel que junto a t suspira, Que el dulce nectar de tu risa bebe.
The Guide of the Desert|Gustave Aimard
Those who loved reading were obliged to send for their books from England; the members of the Junto had each a few.
Franklin's Autobiography|Benjamin Franklin

British Dictionary definitions for junto

junto

/ (ˈdʒʊntəʊ, ˈdʒʌn-) /

noun plural -tos

a variant of junta (def. 2)

Word Origin for junto

C17: variant of junta

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Origin of junto

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