to take over the government right?
2007-10-29 08:18:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
yes except it spelled c-o-u-p,it is the sudden overthrow of a government, often through illegal means by a part of the state establishment — mostly replacing just the high-level figures.
An example of a coup is Adolf Hitler in 1923.
2007-10-29 08:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by dvnrutherford 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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to take over the government right?
2015-08-10 02:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A coup d'etat or coup, pronounced coo, is a government takeover. More specifically, a coup is one portion of the government getting rid of the top leaders.
Most of the time when you hear the term in movies, they use the term military coup. This would mean that the military attempts to take over the government.
2007-10-29 08:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just have to correct dvruth. There was no coup when Hitler came to power in 1933 (NOT 1923). Ironically, he was voted in democratically. There might have been some 'persuasion' by Hitler's supporters aimed at getting people to vote a certain way but there was definitely no coup.
All contributors seem to have it nailed.
2007-10-29 10:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by del_icious_manager 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is from the French phrase coupe de tat, which means "A great feat."
Yes, it is usually used to define a government takeover, but it can be used to describe any significant action. If your friend lands a huge promotion at work against all odds, you might say to her, "That was quite a coup!"
2007-10-29 08:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is "coup" although it is pronounced the way you put it. You are thinking of "Coup d'etat" (Coo det-ah) which the violent overthrow of the government by a rebellious group.
2007-10-29 08:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by picador 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are thinking of "coup". It is pronounced the same, so don't feel bad about the error!
"Coo" is the sound we associate with doves or baby talk.
2007-10-29 08:24:56 · answer #7 · answered by TC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Dingus.... it's "Coup D'Etat"
It's french..... "coo" is a baby noise or a dove noise.
Damn the public school system.... damn them all to hell!
2007-10-29 08:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by eggman 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋