ancien regime
syɛ̃ reɪˈʒim noun, plural an·ciens ré·gimes 
[ahn-syan rey-zheem] . French.
[ahn-syan rey-zheem] . French. 1.
the political and social system of France before the revolution of 1789.
2.
the system of government during this period.
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| —n , pl anciens régimes | |
| 1. | the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789 |
| 2. | a former or outdated regime |
| [literally: old regime] | |
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ancien régime [(ahnn-syann ray-zheem)]The political and social order that prevailed in France before the French Revolution, built on a belief in absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings.
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