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Definitions for junto
ˈdʒʌn toʊjun·to
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Princeton's WordNet
cabal, faction, junto, camarillanoun
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
Webster Dictionary
Juntonoun
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
Etymology: [Sp. junto united. See Junta.]
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Junto
The Junto was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. Also known as the Leather Apron Club, its purpose was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Junto
jun′tō, n. a body of men joined or united for some secret intrigue: a confederacy: a cabal or faction:—pl. Jun′tos. [Sp. junta.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Junto
the name given to a Whig faction in the reign of William III., that for 20 years exercised a great influence in the affairs of the nation, of which Russell, Lord-Keeper Somers, and Charles Montague were the leading members.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of junto in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of junto in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- juntoSpanish
- அரசியல் காரங்களுக்காகத் தன்னிச்சையாகச் செயல்படும் ஒரு குழுTamil
- JuntoTurkish
- juntoVietnamese
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