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noun reg·i·ment \ˈre-jə-mənt, ˈrej-mənt\

Definition of regiment

1 archaic : governmental rule
2 : a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions

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Recent Examples of regiment from the Web

Two decades later, the largest urban insurrection in American history occurred as Irish immigrants rioted against conscription; several regiments had to be dispatched from the pursuit of Lee after Gettysburg to restore order.

— nicholas m. gallagher, National Review, "America Needs to Reconcile Its Id and Superego," 11 July 2017
In 1753, when Washington was 21, the colonial governor of Virginia made him a major in the colonial regiment, largely on his older brother’s reputation, and sent him on a mission to scout the forests in what is now western Pennsylvania.

— gillian brockell, Washington Post, "The worst July 4 that George Washington ever had — and how it led to a new nation," 4 July 2017
His gravestone identifies him as a member of Company C, 32nd regiment of the USCT.

— jean marbella, baltimoresun.com, "Shining more light on black Civil War soldiers — in Westminster and elsewhere," 23 June 2017
McCoy's Samuel Butler was part of Company K of the 23rd regiment.

— jean marbella, baltimoresun.com, "Shining more light on black Civil War soldiers — in Westminster and elsewhere," 23 June 2017
The Fighting Fifth is known as the most decorated infantry regiment in the Marine Corps and continues a long history of warfighting prowess.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "5th Marine regiment marks 100th year," 21 June 2017
Parker said he’s created a regiment that keeps his body hydrated better, which was an issue last year.

— omar kelly, Sun-Sentinel.com, "DeVante Parker has a plan to become more productive," 13 June 2017
Besides guided tours of several historic sites, the festival also features a soul food dinner ($10), a living history portrayal of the role Michigan's 102nd United States Colored Troops regiment played in the Civil War, plus music, vendors and more.

— karen torme olson, chicagotribune.com, "Exploring Underground Railroad ties in Southwest Michigan," 7 June 2017
Once complete, the report said China will be able to house up to three regiments of fighters in the Spratly Islands.

— Washington Post, "Pentagon report cites China military buildup around world," 6 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of regiment

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin regimentum, alteration of Latin regimen

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First Known Use: 14th century

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verb reg·i·ment \ˈre-jə-ˌment\

Definition of regiment

transitive verb
1 : to form into or assign to a regiment
2a : to organize rigidly especially for the sake of regulation or control regiment an entire countryb : to subject to order or uniformity