n.
/
ˈrɛdʒɪm(ə)nt/
- a permanent unit of an army, typically divided into several smaller units and often into two battalions.
- a large number of people or things.
- archaic rule or government.
v.
/
ˈrɛdʒɪmɛnt/
organize according to a strict system.
Derivative
- regimental adj.
- regimentally adv.
- regimentation n.
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from late L. regimentum ‘rule’, from regere ‘to rule’.