junta
nounUK /ˈhʊntə/
US /ˈhʊntə/
A junta is a small group of people who take control of a country, often by force.
The military junta seized power and ruled the country for years.
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2. A group of military officers who rule a country after taking power by force.
The junta promised elections but kept delaying them.
3. A small committee or council that governs an organization or group.
The club's junta met to plan the annual festival.
4. A political group that controls a country, often with strict rules.
People protested against the ruling junta's harsh laws.