regimentation — the imposition of strict order and discipline, especially through excessive regulation or control
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the imposition of strict order and discipline, especially through excessive regulation or control
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌredʒɪmenˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 엄격한 규율과 통제의 강요, 특히 과도한 규제나 통제를 통한 것
Korean pronunciation: 레지먼**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The boarding school's regimentation included making beds with military precision and eating meals in complete silence.
- After years of corporate regimentation, Bob decided to become a freelance artist who works in pajamas and eats cereal for dinner.
- The regimentation of factory life in the 19th century left workers little room for individual expression.
regimentation
NOUN//ˌredʒɪmenˈteɪʃən//
the imposition of strict order and discipline, especially through excessive regulation or control
a stern drill instructor with a whistle points rigidly at a line of students standing at attention. The students maintain perfect posture with arms at their sides and eyes forward. The instructor checks each student's uniform alignment and corrects their positions with sharp gestures. Any student who moves slightly gets immediate correction through pointed commands. Other students in the background stand in identical formations across the courtyard. The rigid environment shows no room for individual expression or relaxation. the imposition of strict order and discipline through excessive regulation and control
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Origin
From Latin 'regimen' meaning rule or government, which developed into 'regiment' (a military unit), then took on the meaning of strict organization and control.
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📝Examples
“The boarding school's regimentation included making beds with military precision and eating meals in complete silence.”
“After years of corporate regimentation, Bob decided to become a freelance artist who works in pajamas and eats cereal for dinner.”
“The regimentation of factory life in the 19th century left workers little room for individual expression.”
“My cat somehow escaped the regimentation of scheduled feeding times and now demands treats at 3 AM like a furry dictator.”
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