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

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

Ahead of the festival, Human Rights Watch argued the festival was an attempt by the Saudi regime to "whitewash" its abuses.

From BBC

The Biden administration offered the protections to Venezuelans because of the political and economic collapse brought about by the authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro.

From Los Angeles Times

The app's creator said such claims were "patently false" and accused Apple of "capitulating to an authoritarian regime."

From BBC

Nour says she and her brothers and sisters had to leave because of their family's ties to Saddam Hussein's deposed regime.

From BBC

Related Words

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