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regimentation

American  
[rej-uh-men-tey-shuhn, -muhn-] / ˌrɛdʒ ə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -mən- /

noun

  1. the act of regimenting or the state of being regimented.

  2. the strict discipline and enforced uniformity characteristic of military groups or totalitarian systems.


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Etymology

Origin of regimentation

First recorded in 1875–85; regiment + -ation

Example Sentences

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Ms. Vanderkam’s positive perspective is appealing, but there’s a ruthless regimentation in the details.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But they were an essential step in the ultimate divorce of viewing habits from broadcast TV’s no-choice time-and-place regimentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

The training hours are a new requirement for master cosmetic tattoo artists, those who practice advanced techniques such as permanent eye shadow and breast and scar regimentation.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023

His father was an Air Force lieutenant colonel, and he grew up on military bases around the world, but he seemed to show little interest in regimentation after that.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2019

The physical conditions were overlaid with military regimentation far beyond anything imposed at the Rad Lab, even after its absorption into the bomb project.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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