jun
ta
Plural
juntas
1
a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power
- Protests erupted across the nation, demanding an end to the junta’s authoritarian rule.
- The junta justified its actions by claiming it was necessary to restore order in the country.
- Protests erupted across the nation, demanding an end to the junta’s authoritarian rule.
- A peaceful transition to civilian rule finally ended the junta’s reign, restoring democracy to the nation.
- The junta's takeover led to years of instability and economic decline.
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