noun
also ré·gime rāˈzhēm, rə̇ˈ-, rēˈ- sometimes -ˈjēm
( -s )
Etymology: French régime, from Latin regimin-, regimen
1.
a. : regimen 1
b. : a regular pattern of occurrence or action (as of seasonal rainfall)
2.
a. : a method of ruling or management : a manner of administration
b. : a form of government or administration
totalitarian regime
specifically : a governmental or social system
Nazi regime
c. : the period during which a regime prevails
3. : the condition of a river with respect to the rate of its flow as measured by the volume of water passing different cross sections in a given time
4. : a fruiting cluster of the African oil palm