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Added 9 October 2026

regimen

/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.mən/ noun

In Latin: diaeta Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about regimen at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet).

Origin

From Middle English regimen, from Middle French regimen and its etymon, Latin regimen (“guidance, direction, government, rule”). Doublet of regime.

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