noun
- plural of junta; military or political groups that rule a country after taking power by force
Usage: political
Examples
- Several Latin American countries were ruled by military juntas in the 20th century.
- The juntas seized control after overthrowing the elected governments.
- International sanctions were imposed on the military juntas.
- Citizens protested against the oppressive policies of the juntas.
- The juntas restricted freedom of speech and assembly.
- Democratic elections were eventually restored after the juntas fell from power.