regime-change

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overthrow or replace an existing government or ruling authority, often through external intervention or political pressure.

Word forms

regime-change regime-changes regime-changing regime-changed

Etymology

A denominal from regime change.

Related words

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