First Known Use: 14th century
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regimen
noun reg·i·men \ˈre-jə-mən also ˈre-zhə-\
: a plan or set of rules about food, exercise, etc., to make someone become or stay healthy
Full Definition of REGIMEN
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 athletes>
2
: government, rule
3
: regime 1c
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Origin of REGIMEN
Middle English, from Medieval Latin regimin-, regimen position of authority, direction, set of rules, from Latin, steering, control, from regere to direct
Related to REGIMEN
- Synonyms
- administration, authority, governance, government, jurisdiction, regime (also régime), rule
REGIMEN Defined for Kids
regimen
noun reg·i·men \ˈre-jə-mən\
Definition of REGIMEN for Kids
: a systematic course of action <a daily exercise regimen>
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regimen
noun reg·i·men \ˈrej-ə-mən also ˈrezh-ə-\
Medical Definition of REGIMEN
: a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
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