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

After cutting ties with al Qaeda in 2016 and fighting against Islamic State and other rival groups, Sharaa spent years in hiding in northwest Syria’s Idlib province, waiting for an opportunity to strike the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The next few weeks will be critical in determining whether this is the beginning of a new market regime or simply another early year head fake,” he added.

From Barron's

The group had never really taken part in the insurgency, instead keeping its areas of control safe from both the regime and its Islamist opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal

The law also makes the royalties regime more flexible, based on the success of the oil exploration project.

From Barron's

I almost feel bad for him trying so pathetically to defend such an execrable entity like the Iranian regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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