Definition of Junta

an armed group that comes into power by using force

Examples of Junta in a sentence

Armed with the newest weapons, the junta faced little to no resistance as it drove out the government.  🔊

Commanded by an insane general, the junta murdered the president and his cabinet.  🔊

We fled the country after a junta comprised of former army officers took power.  🔊

With the junta at the head of the government, the nation is now controlled by the military.  🔊

The citizens rebelled in an attempt to overthrow the militant junta that had deposed their king.  🔊

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