Junta – A military group that rules a country after taking power by force

(Pronounced juhn-tuh)

To remember the definition of the word junta, use the following mnemonic:

In the jungle, a tough (junta) group of military monkeys rule after taking power by force.

Examples of junta in a sentence

Armed with powerful weapons, the junta faced no resistance as it took power. 

Commanded by a dangerous general, the junta murdered the president.

The citizens rebelled in an attempt to overthrow the militant junta.