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I have been hearing/seeing this word a lot lately, and it occurred to me that it seems to have acquired a negative connotation. Without getting into the particulars of politics, could you-all tell me if the word REGIME "feels" negative to you, and if so, why?
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I've heard it mostly in relation to the changes in
Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco, and now with Libya.
It appears negative in tone as if these governments
were oppressive and contrary to what we believe.
It seems to be mostly negative, yet I would suppose
its roots are the same as regal, royal, and the like.
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and it occurred to me that it seems to have acquired a negative connotation.
Yes, it has acquired some pejorative connotations, mainly as a result of its being used by representatives of various governement when they are referring to other governments or states with whom they have a difference of opinion. I am not if it will lose these new connotations or if they will stick around. (Come to think of it, it might be the result of Ancien Regime being wholly negative.)
Ceci n'est pas un seing.
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You are referring to the Bourbon Monarchy in France?
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The word regime to me has a neutral connotation, just meaning a form of government. The French dictionary gives as first meanings: rules to live by; diet; then - a form of government; a charge; institution; even Ancien Regime has a neutral definiton. Se mettre au régime means 'to keep a diet'.  (jee, there goes my last chocolate chip coockie)
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You have chocolate chip cookies? I'll be right over!
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You have chocolate chip cookies? I'll be right over! chocolate chip cookies.
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I am always "Johnny-come-lately". Dagnabbit.
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You are referring to the Bourbon Monarchy in France?
Yep. Was there any other?
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The word regime to me has a neutral connotation That's very helpful, Branny; thank you. For one thing, I had not even thought of the non-governmental meanings; for another, I was wondering if my negative connotation was the (intended?) result of our news media. The fact that you're not a US'n lends credence to that theory.
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