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regiment

/ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large body of soldiers organized under one command for combat.

    - "The regiment marched into battle."
    - "The new recruits were assigned to the infantry regiment."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100506"

Rhymes
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agreement , remuneration
Variants
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regiment , regiments , regimentation , regimentations , regimented , regimenting
Etymology
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From Middle French regiment, from regir, to rule.


Trivia
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  1. Regiments were first established in Europe during the late Middle Ages.

  2. The British Army is known for its long-standing regiments, some of which can trace their history back to the 17th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Battalion: A military unit typically consisting of 300 to 1,000 soldiers.


Culture
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In military context, a regiment is a major tactical unit. It usually consists of several thousand soldiers and is typically composed of several battalions. Regiments often have a long history and tradition.

How to Memorize "regiment"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large group of soldiers in uniform, drilling in formation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of military discipline and organization.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember R-Rules Everything In Military.


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