regime
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a government that has total power and does not allow much freedom.
a form of government or the administration in power, typically one that is authoritarian or totalitarian in nature.
Simple“The old regime was finally overthrown after years of peaceful protests.”
In context“International observers expressed concern that the military regime would suppress dissent ahead of the upcoming national elections.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a strict or organized way of doing things, like a plan for exercise or work.
a systematic or regulated way of managing something; a set of rules or a specific method of operation.
Simple“The athletes follow a strict training regime to prepare for the competition.”
In context“The new regulatory regime aims to increase transparency within the financial sector by requiring more frequent reporting from major banks.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a specific plan for food, exercise, or medicine to improve your health.
a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health.
Simple“The doctor put her on a new drug regime to help manage her blood pressure.”
In context“Patients who strictly adhered to the daily exercise regime showed significantly faster recovery rates than those in the control group.”
UsageOften used interchangeably with 'regimen' in medical contexts.
- 04 C2 Proficiency
a small group or unit within a large criminal organization.
a division of a Mafia crime family, typically led by a caporegime.
Simple“He was promoted to lead his own regime within the organization.”
In context“The investigation revealed that the regime was responsible for illegal gambling operations across the city's northern suburbs.”
“They are the largest and most serious alternative to Aleksandar Vucic’s regime.”
“Prior to the performance, Stewart revealed that his fitness regime included underwater swimming , as recommended to him by Frank Sinatra.”
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.