an·cien ré·gime (ä -sy  r -zh m)n. 1. The political and social system that existed in France before the Revolution of 1789. 2. pl. an·ciens ré·gimes (ä -sy r-zhm) A sociopolitical or other system that no longer exists.[French : ancien, old + régime, regime.] |
ancien régime French [ɑ̃sjɛ̃ reʒim]
n pl anciens régimes [ɑ̃sjɛ̃ reʒim]
1. (Historical Terms) the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789
2. a former or outdated regime
[literally: old regime]
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