attempted coup

Meanings

• noun

  An unsuccessful attempt to overthrow a government or seize power.

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Variants

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attempted , attempt , attemptable , attempting , attempts

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Etymology

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From the verb 'attempt' meaning to make an effort, and the noun 'coup' meaning a sudden seizure of power.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'coup' is derived from the French word 'coup de main', meaning 'a blow from the hand'.

2. The longest attempted coup in history took place in Chile from 1964 to 1990, lasting over 25 years.

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1. coup d'état: A successful coup, resulting in the overthrow of a government and the seizure of power by the coup leaders.

2. military coup: A coup led by the military, often resulting from political instability or a power vacuum.

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The term 'attempted coup' has been used throughout history to describe various political upheavals. One notable example is the 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion, an unsuccessful attempt by the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow Cuba's Fidel Castro.

How to Memorize "attempted coup"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people attempting to take control of a government building or military base.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'attempted coup' with the idea of a failed power grab.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'an attempt without success to seize power', or create an acronym using the letters A-C-O-U-P to represent 'Attempting to Control Our Unlawful Power'.

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