regiment

[ noun rej-uh-muhnt; verb rej-uh-ment ]

/ noun ˈrɛdʒ ə mənt; verb ˈrɛdʒ əˌmɛnt /

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noun

Military. a unit of ground forces, consisting of two or more battalions or battle groups, a headquarters unit, and certain supporting units.

Obsolete. government.

verb (used with object)

to manage or treat in a rigid, uniform manner; subject to strict discipline.

to form into a regiment or regiments.

to assign to a regiment or group.

to form into an organized group, usually for the purpose of rigid or complete control.

Origin of regiment

1350–1400; Middle English <Middle French <Late Latin regimentum, equivalent to Latin reg(ere) to rule + -i--i- + -mentum-ment

OTHER WORDS FROM regiment

non·reg·i·ment·ed, adjectiveo·ver·reg·i·ment, verb (used with object)un·reg·i·ment·ed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regiment

regime, regimen, regiment

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Example sentences from the Web for regiment

She just thinks that ideal life experience involves a regimented, specific schedule of studying and casual sex.
The New Season of ‘Girls’ Is Just Good. Can We Handle That?|Kevin Fallon|January 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Western parents, uncomfortable with the regimented recipe for child-rearing, the Indian way offers a path of compromise.
If You Grow Up Indian-American, College Graduation Isn’t Enough|Anita Raghavan|May 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The regimented days of a hostage suddenly gave way to a disorienting and floating sort of freedom.
A French Hero's Tale of Survival|Eric Pape|September 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
But a nation cannot exist 90% slave—or 90% regimented—because every degree of order multiplies the power of disorder.
Proclaim Liberty!|Gilbert Seldes

If I'm regimented, I should at least like to know in whose service it is?
Wyandotte|James Fenimore Cooper
They raised twelve companies, which they regimented under the command of Gustavus Hamilton, whom they chose for their governor.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II.|Tobias Smollett
In other countries, the militia has not only been exercised, but regimented.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations|Adam Smith
This sounded strange to the American, accustomed to have Germany referred to as the most regimented of nations.
Six Major Prophets|Edwin Emery Slosson

British Dictionary definitions for regiment

regiment

noun (ˈrɛdʒɪmənt)

a military formation varying in size from a battalion to a number of battalions

a large number in regular or organized groupsregiments of beer bottles

verb (ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛnt) (tr)

to force discipline or order on, esp in a domineering manner

to organize into a regiment or regiments

to form into organized groups

to assign to a regiment

Derived forms of regiment

regimental, adjectiveregimentally, adverbregimentation, noun

Word Origin for regiment

C14: via Old French from Late Latin regimentum government, from Latin regere to rule

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	regiment
释义	regiment [ noun rej-uh-muhnt; verb rej-uh-ment ] / noun ˈrɛdʒ ə mənt; verb ˈrɛdʒ əˌmɛnt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR regiment ON THESAURUS.COM noun Military. a unit of ground forces, consisting of two or more battalions or battle groups, a headquarters unit, and certain supporting units. Obsolete. government. verb (used with object) to manage or treat in a rigid, uniform manner; subject to strict discipline. to form into a regiment or regiments. to assign to a regiment or group. to form into an organized group, usually for the purpose of rigid or complete control. Origin of regiment 1350–1400; Middle English <Middle French <Late Latin regimentum, equivalent to Latin reg(ere) to rule + -i--i- + -mentum-ment OTHER WORDS FROM regiment non·reg·i·ment·ed, adjectiveo·ver·reg·i·ment, verb (used with object)un·reg·i·ment·ed, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regiment regime, regimen, regiment Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for regiment She just thinks that ideal life experience involves a regimented, specific schedule of studying and casual sex. The New Season of ‘Girls’ Is Just Good. Can We Handle That?\|Kevin Fallon\|January 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For Western parents, uncomfortable with the regimented recipe for child-rearing, the Indian way offers a path of compromise. If You Grow Up Indian-American, College Graduation Isn’t Enough\|Anita Raghavan\|May 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The regimented days of a hostage suddenly gave way to a disorienting and floating sort of freedom. A French Hero's Tale of Survival\|Eric Pape\|September 21, 2010\|DAILY BEAST But a nation cannot exist 90% slave—or 90% regimented—because every degree of order multiplies the power of disorder. Proclaim Liberty!\|Gilbert Seldes If I'm regimented, I should at least like to know in whose service it is? Wyandotte\|James Fenimore Cooper They raised twelve companies, which they regimented under the command of Gustavus Hamilton, whom they chose for their governor. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II.\|Tobias Smollett In other countries, the militia has not only been exercised, but regimented. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations\|Adam Smith This sounded strange to the American, accustomed to have Germany referred to as the most regimented of nations. Six Major Prophets\|Edwin Emery Slosson British Dictionary definitions for regiment regiment noun (ˈrɛdʒɪmənt) a military formation varying in size from a battalion to a number of battalions a large number in regular or organized groupsregiments of beer bottles verb (ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛnt) (tr) to force discipline or order on, esp in a domineering manner to organize into a regiment or regiments to form into organized groups to assign to a regiment Derived forms of regiment regimental, adjectiveregimentally, adverbregimentation, noun Word Origin for regiment C14: via Old French from Late Latin regimentum government, from Latin regere to rule Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to regiment control, cadre, order, troops
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regiment

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of regiment

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British Dictionary definitions for regiment

noun (ˈrɛdʒɪmənt)

verb (ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛnt) (tr)

Derived forms of regiment

Word Origin for regiment

Words related to regiment