REGIMENT


Meaning of REGIMENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' re-j ə -m ə nt, ' rej-m ə nt

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin regimentum, alteration of Latin regimen

Date: 14th century

1 archaic : governmental rule

2 : a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions

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