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regime

|re/gime|

B2

🇺🇸

/reɪˈʒiːm/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈʒiːm/

system of governance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regime' originates from French, specifically the word 'régime', where 'régime' meant 'system or government'.

Historical Evolution

'régime' transformed into the English word 'regime' and has retained its meaning related to systems of governance.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'system or government', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a government, especially an authoritarian one.

The regime was overthrown after years of unrest.

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Noun 2

a system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above.

The new health regime includes daily exercise and a balanced diet.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40