regime

noun
UK: /reɪˈʒiːm/
US: /rəˈʒiːm/

  1. A government, especially one that is not democratic or that you disapprove of.

    1. The old regime was overthrown in a revolution.
    2. The current regime has been criticized for its human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.

  2. A set of rules about food and exercise that someone follows, especially in order to improve their health.

    1. I'm starting a new diet regime to lose weight.
    2. His doctor put him on a strict regime of exercise and healthy eating to combat his high cholesterol.

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

    1. The new management introduced a tough regime of cost-cutting.
    2. The prison regime was characterized by harsh discipline and limited freedoms for inmates.

Synonyms

government administration system rule diet plan

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regime" in English means: A government, especially one that is not democratic or that you disapprove of., A set of rules about food and exercise that someone follows, especially in order to improve their health., A system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above..

The phonetic transcription of "regime" is /reɪˈʒiːm/ in British English and /rəˈʒiːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regime": government, administration, system, rule, diet, plan.

Example usage of "regime": "The old regime was overthrown in a revolution.". More examples on the page.