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   regime

   /reɪˈʒiːm/

   noun

   • 1. a government, especially an authoritarian one: "ideological opponents of the regime" Similar governmentauthoritiessystem of governmentrulereigndominionsovereigntyjurisdictionauthoritycontrolcommandadministrationestablishmentdirectionmanagementleadership
   • 2. a system or ordered way of doing things: "detention centres with a very tough physical regime" Similar systemarrangementschemecodeapparatusmechanismorderpatternmethodprocedureroutinepolicypracticecourseplanprogrammedietregimen
   • ▪ a coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health; a regimen: "a low-calorie, low-fat regime"
   • ▪ the conditions under which a scientific or industrial process occurs.

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘regimen’): French régime, from Latin regimen ‘rule’ (see regimen). Sense 1 dates from the late 18th century (with original reference to the Ancien Régime).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREGIME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a particular government or a system or method of government: The old corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown. a particular way of operating or organizing a business, etc.: The regime in this office is hard work and more hard work. Fewer examples.

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   : the characteristic behavior or orderly procedure of a natural phenomenon or process. 2. a. : mode of rule or management. b. : a form of government. a socialist regime. c. : a government in power. d. : a period of rule.

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   Regime definition: a mode or system of rule or government. See examples of REGIME used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREGIME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A regime is the way that something such as an institution, company, or economy is run, especially when it involves tough or severe action. The authorities moved him to the less rigid regime of an open prison. ...a drastic regime of economic reform and financial discipline. Synonyms: plan, course, system, policy More Synonyms of regime.

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   1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a system of government or a particular administration: a fascist regime; the regime of Fidel Castro. 2. (Sociology) a social system or order.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregime noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of regime noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A regime is the ruling government of a country. The amount of freedom and restriction that citizens of a country have can change from regime to regime.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › regimeregime - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 29, 2024 · When regime is used in the sense of a form or instance of government or state, it is usually meant as a pejorative, and may be intended to brand that government or state as illegitimate or authoritarian.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › regimeregime | meaning of regime in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    regime meaning, definition, what is regime: a government, especially one that was no...: Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › regimeRegime Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    REGIME meaning: 1 : a form of government a particular government; 2 : a system of management.