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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJunto
/ˈhʌn.toʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A political group or committee, especially one formed for a specific purpose.
"The revolutionary junto met regularly to discuss their plans for change." - 2
A gathering of individuals for discussion or deliberation.
"The local junto convened to address community issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'junto' originates from the Spanish word 'junto', meaning 'together' or 'joined'. It was adopted into English in the late 17th century, often referring to a political or social group, particularly in the context of revolutionary or reformist gatherings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Junto" is said worldwide
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groupe politique
Transliteration: groupe politique
"Le groupe politique s'est réuni pour discuter des réformes."
politische Gruppe
Transliteration: politische Gruppe
"Die politische Gruppe traf sich, um ihre Strategie zu planen."
gruppo politico
Transliteration: gruppo politico
"Il gruppo politico si è riunito per discutere le elezioni."
junto
Transliteration: junto
"El junto se reunió para discutir la nueva ley."
grupo político
Transliteration: grupo político
"O grupo político se reuniu para debater as propostas."
राजनीतिक समूह
Transliteration: rajnitik samuh
"राजनीतिक समूह ने चुनावी रणनीति पर चर्चा की।"
政治团体
Transliteration: zhèngzhì tuántǐ
"政治团体召开会议讨论政策。"
정치 그룹
Transliteration: jeongchi geulub
"정치 그룹이 정책을 논의하기 위해 모였다."
政治グループ
Transliteration: seiji gurūpu
"政治グループは政策について話し合った。"
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