regime

Or ré·gime

[ruh-zheem, rey-, -jeem]

noun

1. a mode or system of rule or government.

   a dictatorial regime.

2. a ruling or prevailing system.

3. a government in power.

4. the period during which a particular government or ruling system is in power.

5. Medicine/Medical.,  regimen.

regime

/ reɪˈʒiːm /

noun

1. a system of government or a particular administration

   a fascist regime

   the regime of Fidel Castro

2. a social system or order

3. med another word for regimen

regime

1. An administration, or a system of managing government.

Word History and Origins

Origin of regime¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from French régime, from Latin regimen regimen

Word History and Origins

Origin of regime¹

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

Related Words

• administration 
• establishment 
• government 
• management 
• reign 
• rule 
• system