régiment
Pronunciation: /ʁe.ʒi.mɑ̃/
“régiment” is a French word. Its meaning in English:
noun
In French
- Corps de troupe composé de plusieurs bataillons ou escadrons, et dont le chef est un colonel.
- (Par métonymie) Période où l'on sert dans un régiment.
- Grand nombre, multitude.
Etymology
From Middle French regement, régiment, and its source, Late Latin regimentum (“direction for government; course of medical treatment”), from Latin regere (“rule”).
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