Couping: meaning, definitions and examples
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couping
[ kuหpษชล ]
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.
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
Etymology
The word 'coup' is a French term that means 'blow' or 'strike'. It originally indicated a sudden and decisive action. 'Coup d'รฉtat' translates to 'the blow of state', referring specifically to the overthrow of a government. The term gained prominence during the French Revolution in the late 18th century when various factions sought to seize power violently. Over time, the term 'coup' evolved to encompass any sudden, forceful seizure of political power, whether executed by the military, paramilitary groups, or even political leaders themselves. The English language adopted the term 'coup' in the 19th century, particularly in connection with the political upheavals occurring in Europe and beyond. In contemporary contexts, 'coup' may also evoke discussions of legitimacy and moral implications, reflecting on the contentious nature of such actions.