Putsch: meaning, definitions and examples
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putsch
[ pสtส ]
political coup
A putsch is a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government. The term is often used to describe a coup d'รฉtat, especially those that are executed rapidly and with minimal popular support. Putsches can depend heavily on the military or organized factions to instigate a change in leadership. They are generally characterized by turmoil, a breakdown of legal authority, and the potential for civil unrest. Successful putsch attempts may lead to significant political shifts, while failed putsches can result in severe repercussions for the instigators.
Synonyms
coup, insurrection, overthrow, rebellion, revolt.
Examples of usage
- The attempted putsch resulted in widespread protests.
- Leaders faced backlash after the failed putsch.
- A military putsch toppled the elected government.
- Putsch tactics often involve misinformation.
- Several countries have experienced putsch crises.
Translations
Translations of the word "putsch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น golpe de estado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคเคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Putsch
๐ฎ๐ฉ kudeta
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะถะฐะฒะฝะธะน ะฟะตัะตะฒะพัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ zamach stanu
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใผใใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท coup d'รtat
๐ช๐ธ golpe de estado
๐น๐ท darbe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟ ๋ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ puฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ puฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ drลพavni udar
๐ฎ๐ธ valdarรกniรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธะปัะบะบะต าะฐััั ะบำฉัะตััะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฎแแแแฌแแคแ แแแแแขแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถvlษt รงevriliลi
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpe de estado
Etymology
The word 'putsch' comes from the Swiss German term 'putsch', which means 'to pull' or 'to strike'. It emerged in the late 19th century and was adopted into broader German vocabulary, primarily associating itself with political upheaval or sudden attempts to seize power. Its usage broadened to refer to any forcible or violent action aimed at overthrowing a government, gaining popularity in the early 20th century through notable historical events. The term is particularly linked with several coups that took place in German-speaking regions and has since been utilized in international contexts, especially in discussions about unstable political climates and the tactics employed by those seeking power. The word's association with revolutionary acts has kept it relevant in discussions surrounding governance and authority.