Definition of regimen
1a : a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patientb : a regular course of action and especially of strenuous training the daily regimen of athletes
2 : government, rule
3 : regime 1c
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Examples of regimen in a Sentence
with the start of the new year, a new party will have regimen over the nation and, hopefully, bring some much-needed change
Recent Examples of regimen from the Web
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Kardashian, who had previously struggled with physical and emotional wellbeing, began to adopt a healthier lifestyle, fitness regimen, and a generally more positive outlook.
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Additionally, the ability to manage and effectively maintain asthma regimens are, like just about everything else, connected to income, free time, and the robustness of services in a person’s community.
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The new regimen is focused on improving the flexibility of his legs, back and hips.
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Sarepta contends that the $300,000 estimate is a net price, accounting for discounts to insurers and the fact that not everyone will follow the weekly regimen.
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Then the brand hooks you up with a personalized FORM regimen with a list of product recommendations that fit the needs of your exact hair type.
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For many young men, the H.I.V. diagnosis and the illness are so overwhelming that maintaining a new and unfamiliar regimen of medication can be difficult.
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Meanwhile, some salons specialize in beauty regimens for cancer patients.
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Tipped off by Julian's cousin, Tomas knows that Julian, sick of hospitals and medical regimens, has decided not to have the cancer treated anymore.
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Did You Know?
We borrowed "regimen" straight from Latin, spelling and all - but in Latin, the word simply meant "rule" or "government." In English, it usually refers to a system of rules or guidelines, often for living a healthy life or taking a regular dose of exercise. The Latin regimen derives from another Latin word, the verb "regere," which means "to lead straight" or "to rule." If you trace straight back from "regere," you'll find that "regimen" has plenty of lexical kin, including "correct," "erect," "region," "rule," and "surge." If you are using the "training" sense of "regimen," be careful not to confuse the word with "regiment," another "regere" descendant, which is used for a military unit.
Origin and Etymology of regimen
Middle English, from Medieval Latin regimin-, regimen position of authority, direction, set of rules, from Latin, steering, control, from regere to direct
REGIMEN Defined for English Language Learners
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: a plan or set of rules about food, exercise, etc., to make someone become or stay healthy
REGIMEN Defined for Kids
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: a systematic course of action a daily exercise regimen
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