noun
- a group of military officers who have taken control of a government by force
Usage: political
Examples
- The military junta seized power after overthrowing the elected president.
- Citizens protested against the oppressive policies of the ruling junta.
- The junta imposed martial law throughout the country.
- International sanctions were placed on the nation controlled by the junta.
- The junta promised to hold elections within two years.
- Opposition leaders were arrested by the military junta.