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military government
A form of government in which the military exercises the highest political power. It often arises after a coup d'état and replaces the civilian government.
Nach dem Putsch wurde das Land für mehrere Jahre von einer Militärregierung geführt.
After the coup, the country was run by a military government for several years.
This word is a compound made up of 'Militär' (military) and 'Regierung' (government). Its meaning is therefore literal: a government exercised by the military.
Die Militärregierung hat eine nächtliche Ausgangssperre verhängt.
The military government imposed a nighttime curfew.
In a political context, this word is often used with certain verbs. Typical ones are 'eine Militärregierung errichten' (to establish a military government) and 'eine Militärregierung stürzen' (to overthrow a military government).
Die Opposition versuchte, die Militärregierung zu stürzen.
The opposition tried to overthrow the military government.
The word 'Militärregierung' (military government) almost always appears in news, political discussions, or historical texts. It is closely connected with terms like 'Putsch' (coup) or 'Staatsstreich' (coup d'état).
Die internationale Gemeinschaft verurteilte den Putsch und die neue Militärregierung.
The international community condemned the coup and the new military government.
junta
Junta refers to the specific group of high-ranking military officers that takes power after a coup. Militärregierung refers to the form of government in which the military exercises the highest political power. Junta fits the officers who take action, while Militärregierung fits the new government.
Nach dem Staatsstreich ersetzt eine Militärregierung die bisherige zivile Regierung.
After the coup, a military government replaces the previous civilian government.
Nach dem Staatsstreich übernimmt eine Junta aus fünf hohen Offizieren die Macht.
After the coup, a junta of five high-ranking officers takes power.
