Kudeta
Nounकूदता (सशस्त्र हस्तक्षेप)
Definition
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government (coup d’état).
Contextual Sentence: "Historical examples of kudeta in Latin America often destabilize economies and democratic institutions."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Imagine 'kudeta' as 'kick' (violent) + 'eta' (power grab)—a sudden kick at democracy!
Synonyms
coup
overthrow
military takeover
Antonyms
democratic transition
peaceful transfer
election