Meaning & use
regime
A government, especially one considered strict, oppressive, or not democratically elected.
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The rebels fought for years to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Journalists were arrested for criticizing the ruling regime's human rights record.
A note on using this word
"Regime" often carries a negative connotation of authoritarian rule, unlike the neutral word "government."
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A particular system or set of conditions under which something operates, such as a diet or exercise plan.
Her doctor recommended a strict exercise regime to help lower her blood pressure.
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