Word
regime
US/ɹeɪˈʒim/
UK/ɹeɪʒˈiːm/
Definitions
01authoritarian government
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a government that has total power and does not allow much freedom.
n. a form of government or the administration in power, typically one that is authoritarian or totalitarian in nature.
Español:régimen
“The old regime was finally overthrown after years of peaceful protests.”
“International observers expressed concern that the military regime would suppress dissent ahead of the upcoming national elections.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
02system of rules
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. a strict or organized way of doing things, like a plan for exercise or work.
n. a systematic or regulated way of managing something; a set of rules or a specific method of operation.
“The athletes follow a strict training regime to prepare for the competition.”
“The new regulatory regime aims to increase transparency within the financial sector by requiring more frequent reporting from major banks.”
03medical/health plan
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Formal
n. a specific plan for food, exercise, or medicine to improve your health.
n. a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health.
“The doctor put her on a new drug regime to help manage her blood pressure.”
“Patients who strictly adhered to the daily exercise regime showed significantly faster recovery rates than those in the control group.”
Usage
Often used interchangeably with 'regimen' in medical contexts.
04crime family unit
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical · Slang
n. a small group or unit within a large criminal organization.
n. a division of a Mafia crime family, typically led by a caporegime.
“He was promoted to lead his own regime within the organization.”
“The investigation revealed that the regime was responsible for illegal gambling operations across the city's northern suburbs.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “regime” in context.
Verb
01. follow a strict regime
“Patients must follow a strict regime of medication and rest after the surgery.”
verb + adj + noun
02. overthrow the regime
“Military leaders conspired to overthrow the regime in a bloodless coup.”
verb + noun
03. topple the regime
“The popular uprising eventually managed to topple the regime.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. authoritarian regime
“Citizens lived under a strict authoritarian regime for over three decades.”
adj + noun
05. oppressive regime
“Many refugees were fleeing the violence of an oppressive regime.”
adj + noun
06. rigorous exercise regime
“The athlete attributes her success to a rigorous exercise regime.”
adj + noun + noun
Noun
07. collapse of the regime
“The sudden collapse of the regime led to a period of political instability.”
noun + of + noun
08. regime change
“Foreign powers were accused of trying to force a regime change in the region.”
noun + noun
Preposition
09. under the regime
“Freedom of the press was severely restricted under the regime.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Prior to the performance, Stewart revealed that his fitness regime included underwater swimming , as recommended to him by Frank Sinatra.” “The two men fled to Moscow after being ousted by a lightning rebel offensive in December 2024 which toppled the dictatorial regime in just 11 days .” “They are the largest and most serious alternative to Aleksandar Vucic’s regime.” Etymology
From Middle English regime, regyme, from Middle French regime, from Latin regimen (“direction, government”). Doublet of regimen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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