regime

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
    (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)

Word Origin

regime (n.)
"system of government or rule," 1792, from French régime, from Old French regimen (14c.), from Latin regimen "rule, guidance, government, means of guidance, rudder," from regere (see regal). Earlier "course of diet, exercise," late 15c. In French, l'ancien régime refers to the system of government before the revolution of 1789.

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Example

1. Turkey castigated president bashar assad 's regime .
2. In the short term regime change is not likely .
3. The authoritarian communist regime shapes china 's capital city .
4. But researchers have calculated the regime could add an extra three years to your life .
5. He calls for regime change .

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