ancien régime
the political and social system of France before the revolution of 1789.
the system of government during this period.
Origin of ancien régime
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How to use ancien régime in a sentence
But “old money” is relative here, given that the Chinese-speaking world has no real ancien regime to speak of.
We've forgotten the persistence of what many dismiss as America's ancien regime.
She adroitly led the conversation to the times which had now, within a few short years, become the "ancien regime."
The Chouans | Honore de BalzacHe was an enthusiast for the ancien regime, and was trying to re-enact literally the family life of the last Bourbons.
The Innocence of Father Brown | G. K. ChestertonThe shadowy ghost of the ancien regime seemed to have become more bowed during the conversation.
A Set of Six | Joseph Conrad
There was, however, another side to the so-called "Ancien Regime" which we must keep in mind.
The Story of Mankind | Hendrik van LoonShe is quite indifferent to coquetry, this grande dame of the ancien regime!
Man and Maid | Elinor Glyn
British Dictionary definitions for ancien régime
/ French (ɑ̃sjɛ̃ reʒim) /
the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789
a former or outdated regime
Origin of ancien régime
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Cultural definitions for ancien régime
[ (ahnn-syann ray-zheem) ]
The political and social order that prevailed in France before the French Revolution, built on a belief in absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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