I posted, in the Miscellany section, about the use of complimentary and complementary. My thoughts then turned to another 'misuse' about which I wanted opinions: regime versus regimen.

I have always used regimen when referring to a course of therapy, or a diet or otherwise, whilst regime seemed to me to be reserved for rule or government. Admittedly, the two share the same Latin root, but I appreciate the fine distinction in use. Except that it seems as if nobody else does any more. Everywhere I look these days, a diet, a course of exercise, or therapy, seems to be referred to as a regime. Am I behind the times? How many here would like to see the distinction maintained?

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the sunshine warrior