regiment
word
/ˈɹɛdʒəmənt/
REJ-uh-muhnt
/ɹˈɛdʒɪmənt/
REJ-i-muhnt
Definition
A regiment is a large unit of soldiers in an army, usually commanded by a colonel. It can also mean a large organized group of people or things.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in a military context ('army regiment'). Rarely refers to non-military groups; when it does, it's formal or literary. Not to be confused with 'regimen' (routine or plan). Often appears as 'the regiment', 'a regiment of', or in historical contexts.
Spanish: regimientoPortuguese (BR): regimentoPortuguese (PT): regimentoChinese (Simplified): 团 (军事单位) - 大量 (人群)Chinese (Traditional): 團 (軍事單位) - 大量 (人羣)Hindi: रजिमेंट (सेना की इकाई)Arabic: فوج (وحدة عسكرية)Bengali: রেজিমেন্টRussian: полкJapanese: 連隊Vietnamese: trung đoànKorean: 연대Turkish: alayUrdu: رجمنٹIndonesian: resimen
Example Sentences
My uncle served in an artillery regiment.
basic
The regiment has 600 soldiers.
basic
He comes from a long line of regiment officers.
natural
A whole regiment of fans cheered for the team.
natural
The regiment marched across the field.
basic
Back then, joining the regiment was a family tradition.
natural