juntocracy

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noun

A form of government in which a council of military officers govern the civilian population.

OriginAncient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos) ← Proto-Indo-European *kret- ← English junta →
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Meanings

nounjuntocracy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of government in which a council of military officers govern the civilian population.
  2. uncountableRule by a junta.

Origin

  1. Englishjunta
  2. Proto-Indo-European*kret-
  3. Ancient Greekκρᾰ́τος (krắtos)
  4. Englishjuntocracy

From junta + -o- + -cracy.

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APA

juntocracy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juntocracy

MLA

“juntocracy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juntocracy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “juntocracy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juntocracy.

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