n.
Pronunciation: ' re-j ə -m ə n also ' re-zh ə -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin regimin-, regimen position of authority, direction, set of rules, from Latin, steering, control, from regere to direct
Date: 14th century
1 a : a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient b : a regular course of action and especially of strenuous training <the daily regimen of a top athlete>
2 : GOVERNMENT , RULE
3 : REGIME 1C