chính biến
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Definition
Noun: A sudden, often violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government, typically carried out by a small group within the state's existing establishment (such as the military or political elites). It implies a fundamental and disruptive change in political leadership and control.
Usage Examples
- (The political upheaval overthrew the government in a single night.)
- (The military generals were believed to be behind the putsch.)
- (After the coup d'état, the country fell into a state of instability.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of internal conspiracy and power struggle, as opposed to a revolution, which may involve broader popular participation.
- It can be used in historical contexts to describe pivotal moments where political power changed hands abruptly and extra-constitutionally.
Variants and Related Words
- Đảo chính: This is a more direct and commonly used synonym for "coup d'état" or "putsch."
- Loạn chính: Refers to political turmoil or disorder, which can be a broader state than a specific coup.
Synonyms
- Coup d'état: The overthrow of a government.
- Putsch: A sudden attempt to overthrow a government.
- Political coup: A seizure of political power.
Related Idioms
- While not a direct idiom, the concept is central to phrases like (to be implicated in a coup) or (to survive a putsch).
noun
- Political upheaval, putsch