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regime

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Pronunciation: US /reɪˈʒiːm/

Forms: regimes

regime means: A government or system of rule, especially one that controls people harshly.

noun

GOVERNMENTB2

A government or system of rule, especially one that controls people harshly.

  • The regime banned public protests.
  • Many people fled the military regime.
  • A new regime took power last year.

Similar words: government, administration

Common phrases: military regime, oppressive regime, regime change, authoritarian regime

SYSTEMC1

An organized system of rules or activities for managing something or improving health.

  • She follows a daily exercise regime.
  • The new tax regime affects small businesses.
  • Patients receive a carefully planned treatment regime.

Similar words: system, regimen, programme

Common phrases: tax regime, exercise regime, strict regime

NATURAL PATTERNC2

The usual pattern of conditions or changes in a natural system.

  • The river has a seasonal flow regime.
  • Scientists studied the lake’s temperature regime.
  • The annual rainfall regime changed after the forest disappeared.

Similar words: pattern

Common phrases: flow regime, rainfall regime, temperature regime

Questions about regime

What does regime mean?

A government or system of rule, especially one that controls people harshly.

What is regime in other languages?

Türkçe: rejim · Español: régimen · Français: régime · Deutsch: Regime · Italiano: regime · 日本語: 政権

How do you pronounce regime?

It is pronounced /reɪˈʒiːm/.

How do you use regime in a sentence?

The regime banned public protests. Many people fled the military regime.

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