regime

American  

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

Or régime

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.

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regime British  

/ 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

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regime Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of regime

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

Example Sentences

Precious and industrial metals prices are likely to build on this year’s gains if the dollar continues to weaken, particularly if investors remain concerned that inflation risks will go unchecked by a new Fed regime.

From Barron's

In the meantime, successive regimes moved to recapture control of the nation’s exports from Chevron and Standard Oil.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was quite clear that the whole regime needed looking at, that there was a perception that the police were being drawn into matters that they shouldn't have been," he added.

From BBC

Ms Foreman had been asking people along the route what constitutes a good life, and those questions appear to form the basis of the regime's accusations against the couple.

From BBC

Europe’s carbon regime is also fueling international friction, as seen at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in late November.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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