noun
- a group of people joined together for a common purpose, especially a political faction or clique
Usage: often implies secretive or self-serving motives
Examples
- The political junto controlled most of the city’s major decisions.
- A small junto of wealthy businessmen influenced the legislation.
- The opposition accused the ruling party of being dominated by a corrupt junto.
- Historical records show that various juntos shaped early American politics.
- The military junto seized power after the coup.
- She refused to join the exclusive junto that ran the social club.