regime
gb/ɹɪʒˈim/ us/ɹɪʒˈim/
B1
English
~ 2200
rezsim, kormányzat, politikai rendszer, program, edzésprogram, étrend
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
under [a/an] [adjective] regime
The country has been under a strict military regime for decades.
Az ország évtizedek óta egy szigorú katonai rezsim uralma alatt áll.
The new regime promised political reforms.
Az új rezsim politikai reformokat ígért.
Many people fled the country to escape the authoritarian regime.
The regime controls all media and public communication.
Learner examples
The country has a new regime.
Az országban új rezsim van.
The regime makes all the laws.
A rezsim hozza meg az összes törvényt.
People do not like the regime.
The regime is very strict.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regime' with 'region' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Meaning
system of government
Collocations
authoritarian regime
|military regime
|totalitarian regime
|current regime
|political regime
Synonyms
government (General term for the ruling body of a state; less often implies an oppressive tone.)
|
administration (Often used for the leadership period of a specific elected leader, especially in the US.)
Antonyms
democracy (Refers to a system where citizens have power to elect leaders, often contrasted with oppressive regimes.)
Themes
politics
|government
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way a country or organization is ruled at a certain time.
A particular system or form of government, especially one in power at a specific time.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
follow [a/an] [adjective] regime
She follows a strict exercise regime to prepare for the marathon.
Szigorú edzésprogramot követ, hogy felkészüljön a maratonra.
His doctor put him on a low-salt diet regime.
Az orvosa sószegény étrendet írt elő neki.
A good fitness regime can improve your mood as well as your health.
Learner examples
I have a new fitness regime.
Új fitneszprogramom van.
He is on a diet regime.
Diétás étrendet követ.
Her exercise regime is hard.
This regime helps me feel better.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse 'regime' with 'regimen' in this context; both are correct but 'regimen' is more common in American English for health plans.
Meaning
health or fitness plan
Collocations
exercise regime
|diet regime
|training regime
|fitness regime
Synonyms
program (A general term for a planned series of activities; less formal than 'regime'.)
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routine (Emphasizes regularity and habit rather than strict rules.)
Antonyms
disorder (Lack of any structured or organized plan, especially in health or fitness.)
Themes
health
|fitness
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A planned set of food, exercise, or habits to stay healthy or get fit.
A prescribed set of rules, diet, or exercise designed to improve or maintain health.
Grammar
Dictionary form
regime
IPA
GB/ɹɪʒˈim/
US/ɹɪʒˈim/
Syllables & stress
re - gime (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gime)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: regime
- Plural: regimes
Word family
Forms
regimes
noun
Related words
regimen
noun
Advanced or less common
Expressions
military regime
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi ɹɪʒˈim/
fixed phrase
government run by the army
A government that is completely controlled by the military.
Examples
- The country fell under a military regime after the coup.
- Life under the military regime was harsh and restrictive.
under the regime of
2/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɹɪʒˈim əv/
fixed phrase
governed by a specific authority
When someone or something is controlled by a particular government or system.
Examples
- Under the regime of the former dictator, freedom of speech was severely limited.
- Economic growth slowed under the regime of heavy regulation.
authoritarian regime
1/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən ɹɪʒˈim/
fixed phrase
strict, freedom-limiting government
A type of government that has very strong control and gives people few political rights or freedoms.
Examples
- The authoritarian regime banned all opposition parties.
- Many people fled the country to escape the authoritarian regime.
- Citizens protested against the authoritarian regime's new laws.
- International groups accused the authoritarian regime of serious human rights abuses.
- The new laws give the president powers similar to those in an authoritarian regime.