Definition

1. Noun:
   • A junta is a small group, typically of military officers, that takes control of a country's government by force, usually after overthrowing the existing government. It exercises political power collectively, often suspending or replacing the previous constitution and ruling by decree.

Usage

• The term junta is used specifically to describe a government formed by a military coup. It implies a concentration of power within a small, unelected group.
• It is a formal and political term, often used in news reports and historical or political analysis.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Ruling junta": A common collocation emphasizing the group's control.
  • The ruling junta announced a curfew across the capital.
• "Military junta": The most frequent and specific form, clarifying the group's composition.
  • The promise of elections from the military junta was met with skepticism.

Variants and Related Words

• Junta is also sometimes spelled junto, though "junta" is the standard modern spelling.
• Cabal (n): A secret political clique or faction, often with connotations of conspiracy. (Less specific to military rule than ).
• Regime (n): A government, especially an authoritarian one. This is a broader term that can include a junta.
• Dictatorship (n): A form of government with absolute power held by one person or a small group, which can describe the rule of a junta.

Synonyms

• Military government
• Military regime
• Coup leadership
• Ruling council

Related Phrases

• To establish/form a junta: The act of creating such a ruling group.
  • The generals moved quickly to establish a junta.
• Junta member: An individual who is part of the ruling group.
  • Several junta members were former defense ministers.

Noun

1. a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power