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

U.S. forces are also targeting Iran’s “industrial base in order to prevent the regime from being able attack Americans, our interests and our partners for years to come,” Caine said.

From Los Angeles Times

Many suspects were American expats whose loyalties were to whatever regime was occupying Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was the one thing everyone agreed on, whether they hated the regime or had made an uneasy peace with it.

From The Wall Street Journal

But local rights group Foro Penal has documented only 670 releases so far, criticizing the regime’s lack of transparency, irregular pace and arbitrary process.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said the transactions, including those from vessels blocked by various sanctions regimes, are authorized through the end of the day on April 3, 2026.

From Barron's

Related Words

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