Difference between revisions of "Junta"
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| − | A '''junta''' (hoon-tuh) is a governing administrative council. It can consist of civilian and/or military officers holding power in a country, especially after a [[coup d'état]]. | + | A '''junta''' (hoon-tuh) is a governing administrative council. It can consist of civilian and/or military officers holding power in a country, especially after a [[coup d'état]]. In [[socialist]] regimes it is often referred to as a [[politburo]]. In [[Islamic cultures it is often referred as a ''Majlis al-Shura''. Many [[dictator]]s have come to power at the head of a junta. An example of a junta presently in power is that ruling [[Burma]]. |
Small select (or self-selected) groups of people in power in other contexts may also be referred to as juntas, the term generally denoting that power has been illegitimately acquired and/or is unjustly exercised. An example of such a junta (or [[cabal]]) is the [[Wikipedia police]]. | Small select (or self-selected) groups of people in power in other contexts may also be referred to as juntas, the term generally denoting that power has been illegitimately acquired and/or is unjustly exercised. An example of such a junta (or [[cabal]]) is the [[Wikipedia police]]. | ||
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*[[Sandinista regime]] | *[[Sandinista regime]] | ||
*[[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)]] | *[[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)]] | ||
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[[Category:International Political Terms]] | [[Category:International Political Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 04:42, July 18, 2021
A junta (hoon-tuh) is a governing administrative council. It can consist of civilian and/or military officers holding power in a country, especially after a coup d'état. In socialist regimes it is often referred to as a politburo. In [[Islamic cultures it is often referred as a Majlis al-Shura. Many dictators have come to power at the head of a junta. An example of a junta presently in power is that ruling Burma.
Small select (or self-selected) groups of people in power in other contexts may also be referred to as juntas, the term generally denoting that power has been illegitimately acquired and/or is unjustly exercised. An example of such a junta (or cabal) is the Wikipedia police.
The word junta is Spanish for a council or committee, which is derived from the Latin junctus, meaning joined.