regime

[US]/reɪˈʒiːm/
[UK]/reɪˈʒiːm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. political system; a set of principles, regulations, or laws governing a society; a system of management.

Phrases & Collocations

authoritarian regime

dictatorial regime

totalitarian regime

oppressive regime

flow regime

water regime

military regime

hydrological regime

thermal regime

exchange-rate regime

currency regime

Example Sentences

a totalitarian regime

the old regime was dismantled.

a regime that finally crumpled.

the brutal regime of forced labour.

the regime was not legitimated by popular support.

the military regime drifted rightwards.

the new regime sought his extradition.

a regime unwilling to tolerate dissent.

Usucaption regime is an ancient law system.

The regime ruthlessly suppresses all dissent.

the regime is profoundly divided against itself.

fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food.

the regime cracked down against the threat of opposition.

my exercise regime is a little more rigorous than most.

the regime's ability to shuck off its totalitarian characteristics.

they won't talk to the regime that killed their families.

The Nazi regime represents the apex of oppression and intimidation.

Real-world Examples

Yeah. Because Trump often calls the Iranians the rogue regime.

Source: NPR News September 2017 Collection

This is the United States of America in the 21st century, not some oppressive patriarchal regime.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

He had workout regime he did every day.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

So it’s expanding the regime of background checks.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2016

But he's the first to destroy the parliamentary regime.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

So the only thing that's stopping us is the Maduro regime.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

He also criticises a regulatory regime that leaves many providers confused.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The regime put the law into effect immediately.

Source: VOA Video Highlights

Mr. Bolton advocated " the overthrow of the mullahs' regime in Tehran."

Source: New York Times

You need to double down on your exercise regime – you're getting unfit!

Source: BBC Authentic English

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