Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coup d'état
noun
/kuː deɪˈtɑː/
Definition
A sudden, often violent, overthrow of a government.
Examples
- The military executed a coup d’état, resulting in a new regime.
- Historians often analyze the causes and outcomes of various coup d’états throughout history.
Meaning
A coup d’état typically involves a small group seizing control of the state, often bypassing the legal and constitutional process.
Synonyms
- overthrow
- rebellion
- insurrection
- putsch
- revolt
