regime

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A government that is in power, especially one that is strict or unfair.

   Many people fled the country to escape the brutal regime.

2. 2
   noun

   A fixed system or plan, especially for diet, exercise, or treatment.

   She follows a strict fitness regime every morning.

From Middle English regime, regyme, from Middle French regime, from Latin regimen (“direction, government”). Doublet of regimen.

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