putschist
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of putschist
Example Sentences
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This time around, in Benin, the situation was quite different: Talon was still in full control, even if some would-be putschists were still resisting.
From BBC
“We will consult with the putschists because we want things to be orderly,” Macron said in an interview with France’s TF1 and France 2 television stations.
From Reuters
Asked about the junta's latest comments, French President Emmanuel Macron said "we do not recognise any legitimacy in the statements of the putschists."
From Reuters
"We think it's absurd for the putschists to swear in on Monday," Pangha said.
From Reuters
That, they say, might embolden other would-be military putschists in the region.
From Reuters
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