Regimental: meaning, definitions and examples

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regimental

 

[ ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

military context

Regimental refers to anything related to a regiment, which is a military unit typically composed of several battalions. It often denotes the organization, structure, or character of such units. The term can also describe a strict or disciplined approach characteristic of military life.

Synonyms

military, organisational, tactical.

Examples of usage

  • The regimental commander issued orders early in the morning.
  • They wore their regimental uniforms with pride.
  • The regimental traditions are upheld during ceremonies.

Translations

Translations of the word "regimental" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regimental

🇮🇳 रेजिमेंटल

🇩🇪 regimentär

🇮🇩 regimental

🇺🇦 региментальний

🇵🇱 regimentalny

🇯🇵 連隊の

🇫🇷 régimentaire

🇪🇸 regimental

🇹🇷 alayla ilgili

🇰🇷 연대의

🇸🇦 ريجيمنتال

🇨🇿 regimentální

🇸🇰 regimentálny

🇨🇳 团的

🇸🇮 regimentalen

🇮🇸 regimentale

🇰🇿 регименттік

🇬🇪 რეგიმენტალური

🇦🇿 regimental

🇲🇽 regimental

Etymology

The word 'regimental' originates from the late 18th century, derived from the word 'regiment,' which itself comes from Middle French 'régiment' meaning 'a body of soldiers' or 'rule.' The root of 'regiment' can be traced back to the Latin 'regimentum,' meaning 'to lead,' from 'regere,' which means 'to rule or guide.' This etymology highlights the term's military connotation, referring to organized units within armies. Over time, the usage of 'regimental' extended beyond military applications to encapsulate notions of structure and discipline in various contexts, often associated with a systematic or rigorous approach.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,847, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.