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 rules on the citizens following their takeover.
- Many countries condemned the actions of the junta and called for a return to democracy.
Meaning
Typically, a junta is established after a coup d’état when a group of military leaders takes control of the government.
Synonyms
- regime
- council
- government