military junta

/ˈmɪlɪtɛri ˈdʒʌntə/
/ˈmɪlətri ˈdʒʊntə/
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Definitions of military junta
  1. noun
    a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
    synonyms: junta
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    type of:
    camp, clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
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