noun Etymology: French, literally, old regime Date: 1794 the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789, a system or mode no longer prevailing
ANCIEN RÉGIME
Meaning of ANCIEN RÉGIME in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012