R�gime (original) (raw)

Technically the word "r�gime" refers to any system of control, or more specifically a system of government, but in English language it has become a largely pejorative synonym for "government" or "administration", implying moral disapproval and/or political opposition.

Thus one can speak of "the vicious oppressive r�gime of Borduria"; but seldom of "the r�gime in Washington" or of "the current Blair r�gime".

Compare: Ancien r�gime, Bush r�gime, Vichy r�gime, r�gime change