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Definition of regiment

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdʒɪm(ə)nt/

  • 1a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions: [in names]:the Royal Highland Regiment
  • an operational unit of artillery.
  • a large array or number of people or things:the whole regiment of women MPs
  • 2 [mass noun] archaic rule or government: the powers of ecclesiastical regiment which none but the Church should wield

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdʒɪmɛnt/

[with object]
  • organize according to a strict system or pattern:every aspect of their life is strictly regimented

Derivatives

regimentation

Pronunciation: /-ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'rule or government'): via Old French from late Latin regimentum 'rule', from regere 'to rule'

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