Junta: meaning, definitions and examples

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junta

 

[ ˈhʊntə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political group

A junta is a group of individuals, typically military officers, who take control of a government, often through a coup d'état. It can also refer to a committee or council that governs or assists in governance.

Synonyms

committee, council, coup

Examples of usage

  • The junta seized power in a military coup.
  • Members of the junta imposed strict rules on the population.
  • The political climate was tense under the junta's rule.
Context #2 | Noun

governing body

In some contexts, a junta may refer to a legislative or administrative assembly, particularly in countries undergoing political transitions.

Synonyms

administration, government

Examples of usage

  • The junta convened to discuss reforms.
  • A new junta was established after the revolution.

Translations

Translations of the word "junta" in other languages:

🇵🇹 збір

🇮🇳 जुंटा

🇩🇪 Junta

🇮🇩 junta

🇺🇦 збір

🇵🇱 junta

🇯🇵 ジュンタ

🇫🇷 junta

🇪🇸 junta

🇹🇷 junta

🇰🇷 준타

🇸🇦 جنتا

🇨🇿 junta

🇸🇰 junta

🇨🇳 junta

🇸🇮 junta

🇮🇸 junta

🇰🇿 жунта

🇬🇪 ჯუნტა

🇦🇿 junta

🇲🇽 junta

Etymology

The word 'junta' comes from the Spanish term for 'join' or 'meeting,' which is derived from the Latin word 'jungere,' meaning 'to join.' Initially used to describe the council or assembly, 'junta' gained a political connotation in the early 19th century, especially in the context of military governments in Latin America and Spain. Following a series of coups in the 20th century, the term became synonymous with military rule and authoritarian governance. The historical usage of 'junta' often implies a lack of democratic legitimacy and a concentration of power within a small group, typically characterized by its rapid and forceful acquisition of political authority.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,379, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.