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# regime

noun (a regime, regimes)

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

## Everyday

1. A government, especially one that rules strictly and does not let people choose (often negative). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#m1)
2. A plan or set of rules you follow, like for exercise, diet or care: a fitness regime. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#m2)

### In the lessons

In history and news, «the regime» often means a harsh government. In everyday life, a skincare or training regime. Phrases: a strict regime, military regime, training regime.

### Examples

- The cruel regime put people in prison for speaking out. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#x1)
- The footballer follows a strict training regime. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#x2)
- People fought to end the regime. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#x3)
- My grandma has a daily exercise regime. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#x4)
- The new head teacher brought in a tougher regime. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#x5)
- The regime fell after many protests. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/#x6)

### Note

Countable. Say «ray-ZHEEM». Do not mix with «regimen» (medical plan) or «regiment» (group of soldiers). Usually negative when about governments.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «regime» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/regime/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«regime» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/regime.html) on Mova free.