regime

Pronunciation: /reɪˈʒiːm/ (American English)

Origin: Early 18th century, from French "régime," derived from Latin "regimen" meaning "rule, guidance, government."

Meanings:

1. A government, especially an authoritarian one.
2. A system or ordered way of doing things.
3. A regulated system of diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

Example Sentences:

1. The military regime imposed strict curfews on the population.
2. She follows a rigorous exercise regime to stay in shape.
3. The doctor recommended a new treatment regime for the patient's condition.

Related Words:

• Nouns: regimen, rule, system, administration
• Adjectives: regimental, authoritarian
• Verbs: regulate, govern

Synonyms: government, system, administration, rule, method

Memorizable Tricks:

• Think of "regime" as "re-gym" - a system of exercise or rules that you follow repeatedly.
• Associate the word with the phrase "Regimes regulate" to remember its connection to government and systems of control.
• The "gime" in "regime" sounds like "team," reminding you that it often refers to a group in power working together.