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The German word "Regime" is a noun borrowed directly from French, meaning "regime" or "government". It refers to a system or form of government, often with a connotation of an authoritarian or dictatorial rule.

• The word consists of the root "Regime" itself (no prefixes or additional components here).
• It corresponds to the French term régime which means a system or mode of rule.

Similar words:

• "Regierung" (government, administration)
• "Herrschaft" (dominion, rule, reign)
• "System" (system, often used more broadly)

Differences:

• Regime often implies a specific political system, frequently with an authoritarian or undemocratic nuance.
• Regierung refers more neutrally to a government or administration in power.
• Herrschaft is broader, meaning rule or dominion, not necessarily tied directly to a political system.
• System is very general and can refer to any organized structure, not only political.