(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
When there is a ~, a group of people seize power in a country.
...a military ~...
They were sentenced to death for their part in April’s ~ attempt.
= ~ d’etat
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2.
A ~ is an achievement which is thought to be especially good because it was very difficult.
The sale is a big ~ for the auction house...
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