regiment

Everyday

1. A large group of soldiers in an army, led by a colonel. tree →
2. (informal) A very large number of people or things. tree →
3. (verb) To control people very strictly, so everything is ordered. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons regiments fought in wars and had names, flags and uniforms. In everyday talk a regimented day is one with strict rules. Phrases: a regiment of soldiers, a regimented routine.

Examples

• The regiment marched through the town. tree →
• My great-grandfather served in an Irish regiment. tree →
• A regiment of ants carried crumbs across the floor. tree →
• Life in the boarding school was very regimented. tree →
• The regiment had its own band. tree →
• The colonel led the regiment into battle. tree →
• Generals in full uniform leading regiments of cardboard soldiers passed by. tree →

Note

Countable. Regimented (adjective) means very strictly organised. Do not confuse with regimen (a set plan of diet or exercise).