JUNTA | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Junta

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century (in junta (sense 2)): from Spanish and Portuguese, from Latin juncta, feminine past participle of jungere ‘to join’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhʊntə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdʒʌntə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

Short Definition:

military or political group that rules country after taking power by force

Examples:
  • the country's ruling military junta
Definition:

a deliberative or administrative council in Spain or Portugal.

Short Definition:

deliberative or administrative council in Spain or Portugal

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