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putsch

Pronunciation: /pʊtʃ/
Definition of putsch

noun

  • a violent attempt to overthrow a government; a coup.

Derivatives

putschist

noun

Origin:

1920s: from Swiss German, literally 'thrust, blow'

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Definition of putsch in the US English dictionary
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