noun
Uncommon
junta
JUHN-tuh
Junta (noun) means a group, typically of military officers, that rules a country after taking power by force. Example: “The military junta seized control after the coup.”
noun
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A group, typically of military officers, that rules a country after taking power by force.
"The military junta seized control after the coup."
"International sanctions were imposed on the ruling junta."
How to use junta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group, usually military, that governs a country after taking power by force rather than through elections.
Common pairings
military junta
ruling junta
seize power in a junta
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Word forms
- Plural
- juntas
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Etymology
From Spanish junta, literally "a thing joined or gathered together," from Latin iunctus, "joined."
Synonyms
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military junta
Rhymes for junta
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What does “junta” mean?
The word “junta” means a group, typically of military officers, that rules a country after taking power by force. In plain terms, a group, usually military, that governs a country after taking power by force rather than through elections.
How do you pronounce “junta”?
“Junta” is pronounced JUHN-tuh (/ˈhʊntə/ in IPA).
How do you use “junta” in a sentence?
Here is “junta” used in a sentence: “The military junta seized control after the coup.”
What part of speech is “junta”?
“Junta” is a noun.
Where does the word “junta” come from?
The word “junta” comes from Latin. From Spanish junta, literally "a thing joined or gathered together," from Latin iunctus, "joined.".
Is “junta” a common word?
“Junta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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