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

"It's not entirely appropriate to think that someone who worked for the previous regime 40 years ago... represents a real danger for Czech democracy," he said.

From Barron's

The Kim regime displayed 50 nuclear-capable rocket launchers “as a present for a glorious congress” ahead of Thursday’s opening event, state media reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

He emerged as a powerful symbol of opposition to the regime during the recent protests.

From The Wall Street Journal

Accepting Washington's conditions risks hollowing out the regime's deterrent strategy.

From BBC

An independent inquiry has recommended a statutory regulatory regime for funeral directors in England.

From BBC

Related Words

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