Junta

ˈhʊn.tə

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The junta announced a nationwide curfew to restore order after the coup.

A committee or council for a specific purpose, especially in governance.

The junta was formed to oversee the transition to a new government.

Spanish, meaning 'join' or 'to join.'

military junta

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

junta rule

The governance or administration led by a junta

junta government

A government formed by a political or military group.

dictatorship

A form of government in which a single person or party has absolute power.

regime

A government, especially an authoritarian one.

military

Relating to the armed forces or to soldiers.

A group that exerts power secretly.

That group acts like a junta trying to pull strings behind the scenes.

A secretive or coercive governing body.

Their actions felt more like a junta than a legitimate government.