regime

or ré·gime

[ ruh-zheem, rey-, or, sometimes, -jeem ]
/ rəˈʒim, reɪ-, or, sometimes, -ˈdʒim /
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noun

a mode or system of rule or government: a dictatorial regime.
a ruling or prevailing system.
a government in power.
the period during which a particular government or ruling system is in power.
Medicine/Medical. regimen(def 1).

Origin of regime

1770–80; < French régime < Latin regimen regimen

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regime

regime regimen regiment

Words nearby regime

reggio emilia, reggio nell'emilia, reggy, regicide, regift, regime, regime change, regimen, regiment, regimental, regimental sergeant major

Words related to regime

management, government, administration, system, reign, rule, establishment, tenure, incumbency, dynasty

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British Dictionary definitions for regime

regime

rgime

/ (reɪˈʒiːm) /

noun

a system of government or a particular administration a fascist regime; the regime of Fidel Castro
a social system or order
med another word for regimen (def. 1)

Word Origin for regime

C18: from French, from Latin regimen guidance, from regere to rule

Medical definitions for regime

regime
[ rā-zhēm′, rĭ- ]

n.

A regulated system, as of diet and exercise; a regimen.

Cultural definitions for regime

regime
[ (ray-zheem, ri-zheem) ]

An administration, or a system of managing government.