regime
UK: reɪˈʒiːm | US: rəˈʒiːm
n. a system or ordered way of doing things, especially a government or administration
n. a particular government or political system in power
n. a regulated system or pattern of behavior (e.g., diet, exercise)
regime = reg<rule> + ime<noun suffix>
- reg (from Latin regere, meaning "to rule, direct")
- ime (a noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -imen, indicating a state or result)
Etymology Origin:
The word "regime" traces back to the Latin regimen (guidance, rule), stemming from regere (to rule). It entered English via Old French régime, originally referring to a system of governance. Over time, it broadened to denote any structured system, such as a diet or exercise plan, reflecting its root in control and order.
The new regime introduced sweeping economic reforms.
Under the military regime, civil liberties were restricted.
She follows a strict fitness regime to stay healthy.
The country transitioned from a dictatorship to a democratic regime.
His daily regime includes meditation and a balanced diet.