rehimen
rehímen with stress marks
regime
Usage Note
Rehimen is a Spanish loanword commonly used in Philippine political commentary and journalism to describe a government or ruling authority, often with a critical undertone. The Marcos and Duterte periods are frequently referred to as 'rehimen' in opposition discourse.
Examples
" Bumagsak ang lumang rehimen. "
Natural Translation
The old regime fell.
Literal Translation
Fell the old regime.
" Mahigpit ang bagong rehimen. "
Natural Translation
The new regime is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the new regime.
" Maraming mamamahayag ang ipinakulong noong rehimen na iyon dahil naglakas-loob silang ilantad ang katiwalian sa pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
Many journalists were imprisoned during that regime because they dared to expose the corruption in the government.
Literal Translation
Many journalist the imprisoned during regime that because dared they-link expose the corruption in government.
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