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regiments

 

[ หˆrษ›dส’ษชmษ™nt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

military

A regiment is a large permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two or more battalions.

Examples of usage

  • The 101st Airborne Division consists of three regiments.
  • Each regiment has its own unique insignia.
  • The cavalry regiment was known for its bravery in battle.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

A regiment is a unit of ground forces, consisting of two or more battalions or battle groups, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel.

Examples of usage

  • The British regiment was stationed in India during the colonial era.
  • The regiment was known for its discipline and efficiency.
  • Each regiment had a specific role in the overall military strategy.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To regiment means to organize or control people in a strict, often oppressive way.

Examples of usage

  • The new laws were designed to regiment the behavior of the citizens.
  • The authoritarian regime sought to regiment every aspect of daily life.
  • They attempted to regiment the workforce through strict regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "regiments" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regimentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคœเคฟเคฎเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Regimenter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resimen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ regimenty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฃ้šŠ (rentai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgiments

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regimientos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๋Œ€ (yeondae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃููˆุงุฌ (afwฤj)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pluky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pluky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ข (tuรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hersveitir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปะบั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (regimentebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alayฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regimientos

Etymology

The word 'regiment' originated from the Latin word 'regimentum', which means rule or government. The term was first used in English in the late 14th century to refer to a military unit. Over time, 'regiment' evolved to denote a specific type of military organization within an army. The concept of regiments has been integral to military history, with regiments playing key roles in battles and wars around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,166 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.