regiment Meaning & Definition
What Does Regiment Mean?
Regiment is used as a noun meaning A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units. It is also used to mean Rule or governance over a person, place etc.; government, authority. As a verb, it means To form soldiers into a regiment.
Regiment in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ |
| Plural | regiments |
| Verb forms | regiments, regimenting, regimented |
Regiment Definition (Noun)
- A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units.
- Rule or governance over a person, place etc.; government, authority.
- The state or office of a ruler; rulership.
- Influence or control exercised by someone or something (especially a planet).
- A place under a particular rule; a kingdom or domain.
- A regimen.
Regiment as a Verb
- To form soldiers into a regiment.
- To systematize, or put in rigid order.
Noun
- A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions.
Synonyms of Regiment
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Regiment synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
regiment (countable and uncountable, plural regiments)
regiment (third-person singular simple present regiments, present participle regimenting, simple past and past participle regimented)
Origin of Regiment
From Middle French regement, régiment, and its source, Late Latin regimentum (“direction for government; course of medical treatment”), from Latin regō (“rule”).
Questions People Ask About Regiment
Is regiment a noun or a verb?
Regiment is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of regiment?
The plural of regiment is regiments.
What is the past tense of regiment?
The past tense of regiment is regimented. The present participle is regimenting.