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

Example Sentences

They say former members of the dictator's regime were being targeted with unlawful killings, kidnappings and torture when Mas'ud was abducted from his home by armed men the following year.

From BBC

Previously the regime has denied any involvement in hacks.

From BBC

Package delivery companies have been scrambling to educate consumers about the new tariff regime, but still, some are surprised.

From Los Angeles Times

Supporters of "the former regime or terrorist organisations" were barred from membership, as were advocates of "secession, division or seeking foreign intervention".

From BBC

In planning that strongly echoes the ill-fated invasion of Iraq, Rubio is working with exiled opposition politicians on day-after regime change plans.

From Salon

Related Words

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