regime

or ré·gime

[ ruh-zheem, rey-, or, sometimes, -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 ( def 1 ).

regime

/ reɪˈʒiːm /

noun

1. a system of government or a particular administration

   the regime of Fidel Castro

   a fascist regime

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

He has been criticized for calling for revolution without saying what will replace the ancien régime.

From The Daily Beast

During his mild régime the insurrection increased rapidly, and in one encounter he himself was very near falling a prisoner.

From Project Gutenberg

If there is everywhere complete economic freedom, then there will ensue in consequence a régime of social justice.

From Project Gutenberg

How could one face a régime in which the everlasting taskmaster held control?

From Project Gutenberg

There is no need, however, to extend the régime of compulsion over the whole field.

From Project Gutenberg

Leading citizens, cited to appear before the American authorities, persistently declined to take any part in a dual régime.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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