regime

new

old

current, established, existing, present

former, previous

interim

political

conservative, liberal, radical

authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, totalitarian

communist, democratic, fascist, socialist

brutal, hard-line, harsh, oppressive, repressive

constitutional, parliamentary

revolutionary

military

colonial

puppet

The military leaders created a puppet regime that answered only to their commands.

establish, install, set up

defeat, overthrow, topple

bolster, strengthen

The government invested heavily in propaganda to strengthen the regime's support among voters.

destabilize

support

oppose

head

The authoritarian regime was headed by a dictator who had ruled the country for decades.

exist

come to power

The military regime came to power after the election was cancelled.

collapse, fall

against a/the ~

Many countries imposed trade restrictions against the regime to pressure them into reform.

under a/the ~

People had fewer freedoms under the strict regime that ruled the country for decades.

~ under

Many people suffered hardship under the authoritarian regime that controlled the country for decades.

a change of regime, the collapse/fall/overthrow of a regime, a member of a regime

harsh, rigorous, strict, tight

relaxed

new

special

exercise, fitness, health, training

dietary

drug, therapeutic, treatment

educational

economic, financial, fiscal, legal, regulatory

The new regulatory regime required all companies to report their environmental impact annually.

trade/trading, tax

safety

create, introduce, set up, start

The government decided to introduce a new regime of safety checks at all public buildings.

impose

subject sb to

Athletes who train for the Olympics are subjected to a demanding regime of exercise and diet.

follow

My doctor recommended that I follow a strict diet regime to manage my blood pressure.

be based on sth

The new fitness program was based on healthy eating and regular exercise.

under a/the ~

Workers had better benefits under the previous regime than they do now.

~ for

The strict regime for student attendance meant everyone had to arrive by 8:30 every morning.