Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coup d'état
noun
/kuː deɪˈtɑː/
Definition
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
Examples
- The military staged a coup d’état, taking control of the country by force.
- Historically, several nations have experienced a coup d’état that resulted in regime change.
- The president was ousted during a violent coup d’état while he was attending a public event.
Meaning
A coup d’état typically involves the overthrow of a functioning government, often executed by a small group within the military or political elite.
Synonyms
- usurpation
- overthrow
- takeover
- revolution
- insurrection
