# militariat

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A ruling class resulting from a coup by junior officers and non-officers from the military.

## Etymology
Blend of military + proletariat.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/militariat