/ˈdʒʌntə/, /ˈdʒʊntə/, /ˈhʊntə/
OriginBorrowed from Spanish junta, feminine form of junto, from Latin iunctus, perfect passive participle of iungō (“join”). Attested from 1623.
- The ruling council of a military dictatorship.
- A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain.
Formsjuntas(plural)