Junta vs. Junto — What's the Difference?

A group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power.

A small, usually secret group united for a common interest.

A council or small legislative body in a government, especially in Central or South America.

(archaic) A group of men assembled for some common purpose; a club, or cabal.

The ruling council of a military dictatorship.

A secret council to deliberate on affairs of government or politics; a number of men combined for party intrigue; a faction; a cabal; as, a junto of ministers; a junto of politicians.

A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain.

A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

A council; a convention; a tribunal; an assembly; esp., the grand council of state in Spain.

A junto.

A small committee or group self-appointed to serve as the government of a country, usually just after a coup d'etat or revolution, and often composed primarily of military men. The term is used mostly in Latin American countries.

A group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power