junta (Meaning)

Wordnet

junta (n)

a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power

Webster

junta (n.)

A council; a convention; a tribunal; an assembly; esp., the grand council of state in Spain.

junta Sentence Examples

  1. The military junta seized power in a sudden coup, overthrowing the democratically elected government.
  2. The junta imposed martial law and cracked down on dissent, suppressing any opposition to their rule.
  3. The junta's heavy-handed tactics and human rights abuses drew widespread condemnation from the international community.
  4. Despite the junta's attempts to consolidate its power, resistance movements and underground organizations emerged, challenging its authority.
  5. The junta faced growing pressure both internally and externally, as protests and sanctions mounted against their regime.
  6. Negotiations and diplomatic efforts were attempted to resolve the political crisis and find a peaceful solution to the junta's rule.
  7. The junta's grip on power weakened as international pressure and internal dissent intensified, leading to cracks within its ranks.
  8. A popular uprising and mass demonstrations eventually forced the junta to relinquish control, paving the way for a transition to democratic governance.
  9. The aftermath of the junta's rule left deep scars on the nation, including economic instability, social unrest, and a legacy of human rights violations.
  10. The international community played a crucial role in pressuring the junta to step down, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in addressing authoritarian regimes.

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The military junta seized power in a sudden coup, overthrowing the democratically elected government.

The junta imposed martial law and cracked down on dissent, suppressing any opposition to their rule.

The junta's heavy-handed tactics and human rights abuses drew widespread condemnation from the international community.

Despite the junta's attempts to consolidate its power, resistance movements and underground organizations emerged, challenging its authority.