Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌntə] (IPA) 
The word "junta" is spelled with the letters j, u, n, t, and a. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈhʊntə/. The "j" sound is represented by the phoneme /h/ in this case, as "j" in English typically represents the sound /dʒ/. The final "a" is pronounced with a short "uh" sound. This word is commonly used to refer to a group of military or political leaders who rule a country, often through force or coercion.
Junta, noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhʊntə/
Etymology: Spanish, from Latin juncta, from jungere 'to join'
1. A military or political group that seizes power, often through force or rebellion, in order to govern a nation or region.
2. A ruling council or committee composed of military officers or political leaders who have assumed control of the government, typically following a coup d'état or overthrow of the established authority.
3. A group of individuals, usually unaccountable and self-appointed, who wield collective power and decision-making authority over a country, disregarding democratic processes and suppressing dissent.
4. In historical contexts, a junta referred specifically to the Spanish and Portuguese ruling councils during the 17th and 18th centuries in their respective territories, such as the Spanish Junta of Seville or the Portuguese Junta of Oporto.
5. The term "junta" is commonly associated with authoritarian regimes, political upheavals, and oppressive governments that maintain control by suppressing political opposition, curbing civil liberties, and enforcing strict discipline and censorship.
Usage:
The junta seized power by force, overthrowing the democratically elected government.
The military junta demanded the resignation of the president.
Under the junta's rule, political opponents were arrested and executed.
During the reign of the Spanish junta, there were widespread social and economic reforms.
The international community expressed concern over the abuses committed by the ruling junta.
In Spain, a grand council of state.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "junta" has its origins in Spanish. It comes from the Latin word "iuncta", which means "joint" or "joined". In Spanish, "junta" refers to a group or council of people united for a common purpose or goal. The term gained wider recognition in the English language through its use to describe various military and political groups in Latin American history, particularly during periods of dictatorship or military rule.
