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junta Synonyms

Another word for junta

Choosing another word for junta depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Usage Example

"Following the sudden coup, a governing junto suspended the constitution and imposed an overnight curfew."

Strong
junto
regime
cabal
dictatorship
faction
clique
oligarchy

• noun (Context 2)

A deliberative or administrative council or committee, especially in Spain, Portugal, or Latin America.

Usage Example

"In the early nineteenth century, the regional council convened in Seville to coordinate local governance and administrative affairs."

Strongest
council
Strong
committee
board
assembly
tribunal

Opposites of junta

The opposite of junta shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

democracy
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• Nearby Words

junkman
junky
junkyard
junta
jura
jurassic
jurisdiction

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Junta. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/junta
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