Synonyms for

Junta

Verb / ˈhʊntʌ / Another word for junta — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of military officers ruling a country after taking it over by force

Synonyms & similar words

militaryjunta regime government authority administration council cabinet leadership dominion regency directorship executive management command rule governance domination supremacy ascendancy sovereignty reign

Synonyms by register

Formal

regime directorate committee council

Informal

gang clique crowd bunch

Literary

oligarchy cabal

Antonyms

democracy republic civilian_rule administration government leadership

Common collocations

  • military junta
  • ruling junta
  • junta government
  • junta leaders
  • seize power
  • overthrow government

Word family

noun junta

Usage note

Primarily refers to a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. Can sometimes be used informally for any small group in charge, but this usage is less common and can be confusing.

Example sentences

  1. The junta suppressed all opposition to their rule.
  2. The citizens of the country protested against the junta.
  3. The junta leader was ousted by a popular uprising.
  4. The junta imposed strict censorship on the media.
  5. The junta's policies caused economic hardship for the people.

Quotes

  • The junta's rule was marked by violence and repression.
  • The junta's grip on power was weakening.
  • The junta leader was overthrown in a popular uprising.

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