Regime

Pronunciation: /rəˈʒiːm/

Definitions of regime

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

Example Sentences

A1 The new exercise regime is helping me get in shape.

A2 The strict regime at the military academy was challenging but rewarding.

B1 The authoritarian regime in the country has been criticized for human rights abuses.

B2 The new government has implemented a strict regime to combat corruption.

C1 The regime's policies have led to economic growth but also increased social inequality.

C2 The regime's crackdown on dissent has raised concerns about freedom of speech.

Examples of regime in a Sentence

formal The new government implemented a strict regime to control the country's economy.

informal I heard the boss is putting in place a new regime for employee performance reviews.

slang The coach's training regime is no joke - we're all feeling the burn!

figurative Breaking free from the regime of self-doubt was the first step towards personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of regime

• past tense: regimed
• plural: regimes
• comparative: more regime
• superlative: most regime
• present tense: regimes
• future tense: will regime
• perfect tense: have regimed
• continuous tense: is regimeing
• singular: regime
• positive degree: regime
• infinitive: to regime
• gerund: regiming
• participle: regimed

Origin and Evolution of regime

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'regime' originated from the Latin word 'regimen' which means 'rule' or 'government'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'regime' has evolved to also refer to a system or method of government, as well as a set of rules or guidelines for behavior or practice.