Couping: meaning, definitions and examples
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couping
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Definition
political change
The term 'couping' refers to the act of overthrowing a government or authority, typically through sudden and often violent means. This term is derived from the word 'coup,' which signifies a coup d'รฉtat, a seizure of power from the ruling body. Couping can involve a group seizing control of the government or military, aiming to replace the existing leadership with their own. It often leads to significant changes in governance and societal structures, and can result in political instability and conflict.
Synonyms
overthrowing, toppling, usurping.
Examples of usage
- The military is coup-ing the government.
- They attempted coup-ing after the election results were announced.
- Historical instances of coup-ing include various Latin American countries.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The term originates from the French word 'coup d'รฉtat', which translates to 'blow of the state'.
- It combines 'coup', meaning 'blow' or 'strike', with 'd'รฉtat', meaning 'of state', highlighting the suddenness of the action.
Historical Context
- One famous example was the Russian Revolution in 1917, where the Bolsheviks overthrew the existing government in a quick and decisive action.
- In 1973, a coup in Chile led to the overthrow of President Salvador Allende, marking a significant moment in Cold War history.
Politics
- Coup attempts can often lead to civil unrest, as seen in numerous countries where military forces took power from elected leaders.
- Not all coups are violent; some have occurred with little to no bloodshed, involving strategic political maneuvers.
Pop Culture
- The movie 'The Manchurian Candidate' depicts a fictional coup with brainwashed agents manipulating politics.
- Pop songs and literature sometimes use the theme of a coup to symbolize rebellion against authority or oppressive systems.
Psychology
- Successful coups often involve manipulation of public perception, capitalizing on societal discontent.
- The 'charismatic leader' phenomenon can increase the chances of a coup, as a strong personality may rally support.
Translations
Translations of the word "couping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น golpe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Staatsstreich
๐ฎ๐ฉ kudeta
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะฒะพัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ zamach
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใผใใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท coup
๐ช๐ธ golpe
๐น๐ท darbe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟ ๋ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ puฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pรบฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ drลพavni udar
๐ฎ๐ธ valdarby
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉาฃะบะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถvlษt รงevriliลi
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpe