Simple Definition of junta

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junta

noun

plural juntas
: a military group controlling a government after taking control of it by force
a military junta

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“Junta.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/junta. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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