regimen

reg·i·men

noun \ˈre-jə-mən also ˈre-zhə-\

Definition of REGIMEN

1

a : a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient b : a regular course of action and especially of strenuous training <the daily regimen of athletes>

2

: government, rule

3

: regime 1c

Examples of REGIMEN

1. <with the start of the new year, a new party will have regimen over the nation and, hopefully, bring some much-needed change>

Origin of REGIMEN

Middle English, from Medieval Latin regimin-, regimen position of authority, direction, set of rules, from Latin, steering, control, from regere to direct

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REGIMEN

Synonyms: administration, authority, governance, government, jurisdiction, regime (also régime), rule

Related Words: reign; dominion, power, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy, sway; command, leadership; direction, management, regulation, superintendence, supervision; autocracy, dictatorship, domination, hegemony, mastery, oppression, subjugation, tyranny

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