junta

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people, especially the military, who seize control of a government.

  - "The military junta took power in a coup."
  - "The country has been ruled by a junta for decades."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒʊntə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88942244"

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Rhymes

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juntas , muntas , luntas , runts , bunts , tunts

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Variants

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junta , juntas

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Etymology

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Originally from the Spanish word 'juntas' meaning 'meetings'. It came to be used in the context of military groups seizing control of a government during the 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'junta' is also used in the context of religious or cultural organizations, but this is a different meaning and should not be confused with the political definition.

2. The longest recorded military junta lasted for over 40 years in Myanmar (Burma) from 1962 to 2011.

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Related Concepts

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1. military coup: An illegal seizure of power by the military, often resulting in the overthrow of a government.

2. authoritarian regime: A political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or small elite, often with little regard for individual rights or democratic processes.

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Culture

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The term 'junta' has been used extensively in literature and political discourse to describe military coups and authoritarian regimes. It is often associated with power struggles and political instability.

How to Memorize "junta"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of soldiers taking control of a government building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'junta' with the concept of military control and power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Junta = Just Under The Army's Total Authority' to remember the definition.

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