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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.
regimen
In medicine, a strictly defined plan for diet, medication, and lifestyle for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Der Patient muss sich an ein striktes Regime halten, um wieder gesund zu werden.
The patient has to stick to a strict regimen in order to recover.
regime
In natural sciences such as hydrology, the typical, recurring behavior of a system, e.g., the fluctuations in a river's water level.
Das Abflussregime des Nils wurde durch den Bau des Assuan-Staudamms grundlegend verändert.
The Nile's flow regime was fundamentally changed by the construction of the Aswan Dam.
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
Regierung and Regime can both refer to a country's political leadership. Regierung usually refers neutrally to the group currently in power, while Regime also expresses the system of rule and often conveys a critical, authoritarian, or undemocratic judgment. Use Regierung neutrally, and Regime when presenting this marked perspective.
Das Regime kontrolliert nach der Wahl weiterhin die wichtigsten Bereiche des Landes.
The regime continues to control the country's most important areas after the election.
Die neue Regierung kündigt nach der Wahl wichtige Veränderungen an.
The new government announced major changes after the election.
