regimen

[rej-uh-muhn, -men, rezh-]

noun

1. Medicine/Medical.,  a regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to preserve or restore health or to attain some result.

2. regime.

3. Grammar.,  government.

regimen

/ ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛn /

noun

1. Also called: regime. a systematic way of life or course of therapy, often including exercise and a recommended diet

2. administration or rule

Word History and Origins

Origin of regimen¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: rule, government, guidance, equivalent to reg ( ere ) to rule + -i- -i- + -men, noun suffix of result

Word History and Origins

Origin of regimen¹

C14: from Latin: guidance

Example Sentences

While many societal developments contributed to the rising disdain for accredited expertise, perpetuating questionable regimens and advice on broadcast TV did plenty to help that along.

From Salon

Do you have any sort of regimen to stay in shape?

From Los Angeles Times

The series explores the extreme challenges contestants faced, including rapid weight-loss regimens, high-intensity workouts, and psychological pressure, while examining the lasting consequences on their metabolism and overall well-being.

From Salon

Pacquiao said that despite going four years without fighting competitively, he maintained a strict training regimen for this contest.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen," he said.

From BBC

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