regime

noun

rā-ˈzhēm How to pronounce regime (audio)
variants also régime
Definition of regimenext
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation) the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness

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Recent Examples of regime The two types of digital dollar are worth the same, but are subject to different regulatory regimes and use cases. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The regime discredited the uncorroborated claims by having state media release photos of the 42-year-old dictator touring a clothing and footwear exhibition in Pyongyang with his wife and teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae. — Anna Coren, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 After a hip injury wiped out his 2025 season and a new regime took over, his time in South Florida was over. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Jets have the home-field advantage in the rivalry game and have more experienced veterans on the roster while in the second year of coach Glenn’s regime, as Miami is in its first year under coach Jeff Hafley. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regime
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  1. government
  2. rule
  3. administration
  4. governance
Noun
  • Last week, a federal judge granted the news outlets their request for a preliminary injunction against the government ban as the case moves through the legal system.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Filling a government gap The new pledge comes as governments fall far behind their own nature-funding targets.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of government
Noun
  • Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • As China’s global presence grows, data governance, biosecurity, and resilience are serious concerns.
    — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Gaps in governance, limited visibility into usage and costs, and restrictive vendor terms further complicate oversight—underscoring the need for stronger cost controls as organizations scale AI.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of governance

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