ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Junto

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʌn.təʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Junto is a noun meaning (archaic) A group of men assembled for some common purpose; a club, or cabal.

Meaning

(archaic) A group of men assembled for some common purpose; a club, or cabal.

Example Sentences

I was seized and shaken without ceremony, for several minutes, by a junto of very rough-looking individuals.
The opinions of this junto were completely controlled by Nicholas Vedder, a patriarch of the village, and landlord of the inn, at the door of which he took his seat from morning to night, just moving sufficiently to … keep in the shade of a large tree; ….

Word Forms

Synonyms for junto

Depending on context, synonyms include faction, camarilla, cabal, junta.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include faction, junta, camarilla, cabal, crew, round.

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