Etymology
The word "junto" is derived from the Spanish word "junta," which means "council" or "assembly."
Meaning
A junto is a small, secretive group of people who meet to discuss and plan political or other matters. The term often implies that the group is conspiratorial or manipulative.
Origin
The word "junta" first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, when it was used to refer to a council of advisors to the king of Spain. Over time, the term was extended to other types of councils and assemblies, and it eventually came to be associated with secretive and conspiratorial groups.
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