First Known Use: 1794
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ancien régime
noun an·cien ré·gime \äⁿs-yaⁿ-rā-ˈzhēm\
Definition of ANCIEN RÉGIME
1
: the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789
2
: a system or mode no longer prevailing
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Origin of ANCIEN RÉGIME
French, literally, old regime
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