JUNTA

Meaning

The committee of military officers that have usurped political control.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Spanish junta (literally "a thing gathered or joined"), feminine form of junto, from Latin iunctus, perfect passive participle of iungō (“join”). Attested from 1623.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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