쿠데타

/kʰu.de.tʰa/

noun

coup d'état

Often shortened to 'coup' in English; refers to a sudden, illegal seizure of power by a small group, usually the military.

Examples

01
군부가 쿠데타를 일으켜 정부를 전복했다.
The military staged a coup d'état and overthrew the government.
02
국민들은 쿠데타 소식에 충격을 받았다.
Citizens were shocked by the news of the coup d'état.
03
쿠데타 시도는 실패로 끝났고, 지도자들은 체포되었다.
The coup d'état attempt failed and its leaders were arrested.

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