ancien régime
(äɴ-syăɴˈ rā-zhēmˈ)
noun- The political and social system that existed in France before the Revolution of 1789.
- pl. an·ciens ré·gimes A sociopolitical or other system that no longer exists.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: : ancien, old
Origin: + régime, regime
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