Coup: meaning, definitions and examples

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coup

[ kuː ]

^{Context #1}

government

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Synonyms

overthrow, rebellion, revolution

Examples of usage

The military staged a coup and took control of the country.
The coup resulted in chaos and instability in the region.

^{Context #2}

business

A highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.

Synonyms

achievement, triumph, victory

Examples of usage

The marketing team's new campaign was a coup for the company.
The product launch was a coup, attracting thousands of customers.

^{Context #3}

politics

To seize power from a government through force or illegal means.

Synonyms

overthrow, rebel, revolt

Examples of usage

The rebels attempted to coup the government but failed.
The opposition party plotted to coup the ruling party.

Translations

Translations of the word "coup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 golpe

🇮🇳 तख़्तापलट

🇩🇪 Putsch

🇮🇩 kudeta

🇺🇦 переворот

🇵🇱 zamach stanu

🇯🇵 クーデター (kūdetā)

🇫🇷 coup d'État

🇪🇸 golpe de estado

🇹🇷 darbe

🇰🇷 쿠데타 (kudeta)

🇸🇦 انقلاب (inqilab)

🇨🇿 převrat

🇸🇰 puč

🇨🇳 政变 (zhèngbiàn)

🇸🇮 državni udar

🇮🇸 valdarán

🇰🇿 төңкеріс

🇬🇪 გადატრიალება (gadatri'aleba)

🇦🇿 inqilab

🇲🇽 golpe de estado

Word origin

The word 'coup' originated from French, where it means a 'blow' or 'strike'. It was first used in the English language in the late 18th century to refer to a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power. Over time, the word has evolved to also represent a successful and unexpected achievement or action in various contexts.