Stratocracy vs. Junta — What's the Difference?

A stratocracy (from στρατός, stratos, "army" and κράτος, kratos, "dominion", "power", also stratiocracy) is a form of government headed by military chiefs. The branches of government are administered by military forces, the government is legal under the laws of the jurisdiction at issue, and is usually carried out by military workers.

A group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power.

Government by the armed forces.

A council or small legislative body in a government, especially in Central or South America.

A military government.

The ruling council of a military dictatorship.

A military government; government by military chiefs and an army.

A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain.

A council; a convention; a tribunal; an assembly; esp., the grand council of state in Spain.

A junto.

A small committee or group self-appointed to serve as the government of a country, usually just after a coup d'etat or revolution, and often composed primarily of military men. The term is used mostly in Latin American countries.

A group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power