Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coup
noun
/kuː/
Definition
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
Examples
- The military staged a coup to overthrow the president.
- After the coup, the country was under military rule.
- Many feared that a coup would lead to civil unrest.
Meaning
The term coup is often used to describe a situation where a group of individuals, usually within the military or a political faction, forcibly takes control of a government, typically bypassing constitutional processes.
Synonyms
- Overthrow
- Revolt
- Uprising
- Insurgency
