/ˈdʒuːntə/ (JOON-tah)

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in some Italian surnames to indicate that the original bearer was a person who made or sold something.

“The historian studied the origins of the Italian surname ‘Giunta’, which is derived from the medieval occupation of a merchant or artisan.”

2. noun

A group or faction within a larger organization or movement.

“The activist joined the Giunta within the student union, which pushed for greater environmental awareness on campus.”