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# regime change

phrase (noun phrase; uncountable)

«regime change» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, official) removing the government of another country, often by force or war, and putting a new one in its place.
2. (humorous) any change of the people in charge, such as a new coach or head teacher.

### In the lessons

Used by politicians and the news to make overthrowing a foreign government sound tidy and planned; formal and political, all regions. Jokey use in everyday talk about a new boss.

### Examples

- The president said the aim was not regime change.
- Critics said the war was really about regime change.
- In history we discussed regime change in other countries.
- There's been a regime change in the canteen: no more chips on Fridays.
- "Regime change at home," said Dad, when Mum took over the TV remote.
- The minister refused to call for regime change.

### Note

It stands for "overthrowing a government". Uncountable: "regime change", not "a regime change" (though that is sometimes heard). "Regime" is said "ray-zheem".