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an•cien ré•gime
Pronunciation: (än-syan rā-zhēm'), [key]
—pl. an•ciens ré•gimesPronunciation: (än-syan rā-zhēm'). [key]
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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