regiment
gb/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ us/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmənt/
B1
English
~ 3000
ezred, szigorúan szabályoz, merev rendbe szervez, sereg
NOUN
B1
1
ezred
B2
Usage pattern:
[a/an] regiment of [soldiers/infantry/cavalry]
The regiment was deployed to the front lines.
Az ezredet a frontvonalra vezényelték.
He served in an infantry regiment during the war.
A háború alatt egy gyalogezredben szolgált.
The colonel inspected the regiment before the parade.
Several regiments took part in the joint exercise.
The regiment was honored for its bravery in battle.
Learner examples
My father is in a tank regiment.
Apám egy harckocsiezredben szolgál.
The regiment marched down the street.
Az ezred végigvonult az utcán.
She joined an army regiment last year.
The regiment has many soldiers.
Our city welcomed the regiment home.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regiment' with 'regime'; 'regime' refers to a system of government, not a military unit.
Meaning
A large military unit
Collocations
infantry regiment
|cavalry regiment
|armored regiment
|regiment commander
|regiment headquarters
Synonyms
battalion (Usually smaller than a regiment, but similar in being a military unit.)
|
division (A larger military formation that may contain several regiments.)
Antonyms
civilian group (A non-military collective, opposite in context to a regiment.)
Themes
military
|organization
|politics
Definition
A large group of soldiers in the army, usually led by a colonel.
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and consisting of several battalions or squadrons.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to regiment [someone/something]
The school day was carefully regimented from start to finish.
Az iskolai napot elejétől a végéig gondosan és szigorúan beosztották.
His parents tried to regiment his activities after school.
A szülei megpróbálták szigorúan szabályozni az iskola utáni programjait.
The military camp regiments recruits to build discipline.
The company regiments workers' schedules to maximize efficiency.
Learner examples
The teacher regiments the class schedule.
A tanár szigorúan szabályozza az osztály órarendjét.
They regiment the work hours.
Szigorúan szabályozzák a munkaidőt.
He regiments his time every day.
The camp regiments the children.
My coach regiments our training.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'regiment' as a verb with the noun form; as a verb it means to strictly control or organize, not a group of soldiers.
Meaning
To strictly control or organize
Collocations
tightly regimented
|regiment daily life
|highly regimented system
Synonyms
control (A broader term for directing or managing something; not always as strict as 'regiment'.)
|
organize (Focuses on arrangement, without implying strictness.)
Antonyms
liberate (To set free from strict control.)
Themes
management
|behavior
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To control people or things very strictly.
To organize or control people or activities in a strict and often limiting way.
NOUN
C1
3
sereg
B1
Usage pattern:
a regiment of [things/people]
A regiment of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Újságírók serege várakozott a bíróság épülete előtt.
There was a regiment of ducks crossing the road.
Egy sereg kacsa kelt át az úton.
She faced a regiment of questions from the audience.
Learner examples
A regiment of birds flew over us.
Egy sereg madár repült el fölöttünk.
We saw a regiment of police at the event.
Egy sereg rendőrt láttunk a rendezvényen.
There was a regiment of people in the hall.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly assume this meaning always refers to the military; in fact, it can be figurative for any large organized group.
Meaning
A large organized group of people/things
Collocations
a regiment of volunteers
|a regiment of fans
Synonyms
multitude (A very large number; does not imply organization.)
|
host (A large number; can imply a collective presence.)
Antonyms
handful (A very small number of people or things.)
Themes
quantity
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A big group of people or things that are together or look the same.
A large number of people or things, often appearing organized or uniform in some way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
regiment
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmənt/
US/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmənt/
Syllables & stress
re - gi - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: regiment
- Plural: regiments
Verb
- Base: regiment
- 3rd Person Singular: regiments
- Present Participle: regimenting
- Past: regimented
Word family
Forms
regiments
noun
regimenting
verb
regimented
verb
Core family
regimental
adjective
Related words
regimentation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unregimented
adjective
Expressions
regimented lifestyle
1/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmˌɛntɪd lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Strictly organized way of living
A way of living where everything is planned and controlled very carefully.
Examples
- He follows a highly regimented lifestyle to stay healthy.
- Her childhood was shaped by a strict, regimented lifestyle.
regimented schedule
1/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmˌɛntɪd skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Strictly organized timetable
A plan for time that is very fixed and controlled.
Examples
- The training camp runs on a tightly regimented schedule.
- We had to follow a regimented schedule during the tour.