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Synonyms & Similar Words
administration
government
rule
authority
power
control
dominion
management
system
order
rule
governance
leadership
command
direction
supervision
sovereignty
dictatorship
tyranny
despotism
autocracy
oligarchy
monarchy
republic
democracy
theocracy
hierarchy
bureaucracy
establishment
institution
Meaning of Regime
The primary meaning of the word "regime" refers to a system of government or a period of time when a particular government or leader is in power.
Definitions
- A system of government, or a period of time when a particular government or leader is in power
- * A set of rules or procedures for doing something, or a particular way of living or working
- * A system of management or administration, especially one that is considered to be strict or severe
Etymology of Regime
The word "regime" comes from the Old French word "regime", which is derived from the Latin word "regimen", meaning "a guiding or directing"
Historically, the term was used to describe a system of government or a period of time when a particular government or leader was in power, and has evolved to include various connotations and applications
Example Uses
- The new regime has promised to bring about significant changes to the country's economy
- * The doctor put her on a special regime to help her recover from the illness
- * The military regime has been in power for over a decade
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
freedom
democracy
liberty
autonomy
independence
self-governance
anarchy
chaos
disorder
confusion
disorganization
mismanagement
inefficiency
ineptness
weakness
powerlessness
subjugation