regimentation

[ rej-uh-men-tey-shuhn, -muhn- ]

noun

1. the act of regimenting or the state of being regimented.
2. the strict discipline and enforced uniformity characteristic of military groups or totalitarian systems.

Other Words From

• over·regi·men·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regimentation¹

First recorded in 1875–85; regiment + -ation

Example Sentences

Rojas also thought about all the little moments this season, when he saw Ohtani grinding in the cage, or working on the bases, or going through his throwing program — a daily routine of strict regimentation.

From Los Angeles Times

The training hours are a new requirement for master cosmetic tattoo artists, those who practice advanced techniques such as permanent eye shadow and breast and scar regimentation.

From Washington Times

Amid a life of careful regimentation, including regular and intense exercise and adherence to a strict diet, avoiding even the smallest pat of butter or sip of alcohol, she took up the guitar and songwriting.

From New York Times

This regimentation contrasts with the images themselves, in which the softness of beautiful bodies and faces tend to dominate, even as it invites you to concentrate more on each drawing than the links between them.

From New York Times

McArdle ascribes the book’s lasting impact to the escape it provides, in the person of one resilient boy, from the regimentation of the typical school day.

From Los Angeles Times