Meaning of the word regiment in English

What does regiment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

regiment

US /ˈredʒ.ə.mənt/
UK /ˈredʒ.ə.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions

Example:
The entire regiment was deployed to the front lines.
He served in the same regiment as his father.

Verb

1.

to organize into a regiment or regiments

Example:
The new recruits were quickly regimented into training units.
Life in the military tends to regiment individuals.
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