regiment — a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈredʒɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather served in the tank regiment during the war.
- The new coach regiments the team's training schedule like a drill sergeant.
- The famous Highland regiment marched through the streets in their traditional kilts.
regiment
NOUN[/ˈredʒɪmənt/]
a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'regere' (to rule, govern), the word evolved through Medieval Latin 'regimentum' (rule, governance) to denote a system of government or administration. Over time, it acquired its primary military sense, referring to a large organized body of troops under a single command.
Breakdown
regere (to rule, govern) + -mentum (noun suffix forming abstract nouns indicating a result or means of action). The suffix -mentum became -ment in Romance languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather served in the tank regiment during the war.”
“The new coach regiments the team's training schedule like a drill sergeant.”
“The famous Highland regiment marched through the streets in their traditional kilts.”
“She regiments her morning routine so precisely that even her cat knows the schedule.”
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