Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
military-junta
noun
/ˈmɪlɪtəri ˈhʌntə/
Definition
A military junta is a government led by a committee of military leaders.
Examples
- After the coup, a military junta took control of the country.
- The military junta imposed strict rules on the citizens.
Meaning
The term refers to a council composed of military officers that holds power, often following a coup d’état.
Synonyms
- military regime
- military council
- armed forces government
