regiments

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "The regiment advanced towards the enemy line."
  - "The regiment was decimated in the battle."
  - "The regiment was known for its discipline and precision."

• noun

  A large formal body or organization.

  - "The regiment of engineers built the bridge."
  - "The regiment of dancers performed a spectacular show."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with regiments
regiments , segments , elements , agents , lements

---

Variants

List of all variants of regiments that leads to same result
regiment , regimentation , regimentations , regimented , regimenting , regiments

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English regiment ('rule, government, administration'), from Old French regiment ('body of soldiers'), from reigir ('to rule').

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A regiment is typically commanded by a colonel.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'regiment' in English was in 1431.

3. The largest regiment in the world is the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, with over 2,000 soldiers.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Battalion: A military unit smaller than a regiment, typically consisting of between 400 and 1,000 soldiers.

2. Company: A military unit smaller than a battalion, typically consisting of between 100 and 200 soldiers.

3. Division: A large military unit consisting of several regiments and other supporting units.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Regiments have played a significant role in military history, with each regiment having its unique traditions, insignia, and heritage. They have been the building blocks of armies and have been instrumental in shaping military tactics and strategies.

How to Memorize "regiments"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large body of soldiers, dressed in uniforms, marching in formation. Visualize the regimental flag and insignia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'regiment' with 'discipline', 'military', 'soldiers'. Associate it with the image of a large body of soldiers in formation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-E-G-I-M-E-N-T: 'Regiments Exist For Military Engagements Necessitating Tactics'.

---

Memorize "regiments" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize regiments is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.