Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

junta

noun

/ˈhʊntə/

Definition

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Examples

The junta imposed strict laws to maintain control over the population.
After the coup, the country was led by a ruling junta that faced international condemnation.
Political tensions escalated as the junta refused to hold new elections.

Meaning

The term refers to a committee or council, usually composed of military leaders, that takes control of a government, typically following a coup d’état.