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regime
A form of government or system of rule, usually used with a negative meaning for an authoritarian or undemocratic government.
Das Regime unterdrückte jede Form von politischer Opposition.
The regime suppressed every form of political opposition.
In its political meaning, 'Regime' (regime) is almost always used negatively. It describes a government that is seen as undemocratic, authoritarian, or oppressive.
Viele Menschen flohen vor dem brutalen Regime in ihrem Heimatland.
Many people fled from the brutal regime in their home country.
To emphasize the negative character, 'Regime' (regime) is often combined with adjectives like 'autoritär' (authoritarian), 'totalitär' (totalitarian), 'militärisch' (military), or 'korrupt' (corrupt).
Die Journalistin berichtete über die Verbrechen des Militärregimes.
The journalist reported on the crimes of the military regime.
In a medical context, 'Regime' (regimen) has a neutral meaning. It refers to a strict plan for diet, medication, or lifestyle. You often find it together with the adjective 'strikt' (strict).
Um seine Blutzuckerwerte zu kontrollieren, muss er ein striktes Ernährungs-Regime einhalten.
To control his blood sugar levels, he has to follow a strict dietary regimen.
The use of 'Regime' (regime) to describe natural cycles, e.g., the water level of a river ('Abflussregime' — flow regime), is technical language. This meaning is found almost only in scientific texts.
Forscher untersuchen das Temperaturregime des Ozeans, um den Klimawandel zu verstehen.
Researchers are studying the ocean's temperature regime to understand climate change.
government
'die Regierung' and 'das Regime' can both have to do with political power in a state. 'Regierung' is the normal, neutral word for the people who lead a country politically, or for governing itself. 'Regime' refers more to a system of rule and usually sounds negative in political texts, especially when talking about authoritarian or undemocratic states. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with governing. For normal democracies or current politics, you usually say 'Regierung'. Use 'Regime' carefully when describing a system critically.
Viele Menschen verließen das Land, weil sie das Regime fürchteten.
Many people left the country because they feared the regime.
Nach der Nachricht sprach ich mit meiner Familie über die neue Regierung.
After the news, I talked with my family about the new government.