Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
regime
noun
/rəˈʒiːm/
Definition
A regime is a system or planned way of doing things, especially one that is imposed from above.
Examples
- The regime in power implemented strict regulations.
- Under the new regime, citizens have more freedoms.
- The military regime lasted for several years before democracy was restored.
Meaning
It often refers to a government or a specific administration, especially one that is authoritarian or controlling.
Synonyms
- administration
- government
- system
- authority
- rule
