regime

/rɪˈʒiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A system or period of government, especially one that is oppressive or authoritarian.

“The country has been under a military regime since the coup.”

2. noun

A system or way of doing things, especially in a particular organization or activity.

“The new regime of employee benefits has greatly improved morale.”

3. noun

A particular state or period of time in a person’s life, especially a time of great change or upheaval.

“The actress has spoken about her regime of diet and exercise to achieve her new physique.”

4. verb

To establish or put into operation a new system or way of doing things.

“The new manager will regime the company with a more efficient system.”

Synonyms

  • administration
  • government
  • system

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • liberty