regime change
/rɪˈdʒiːm ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ · re·gim·change
noun
- A significant alteration in the form of government or leadership of a country, often resulting from a coup, revolution, or foreign intervention. The international community has been advocating for a regime change in the authoritarian government of the small island nation.
- A change in the policies or practices of a government or organization, often implemented to address specific issues or crises. The new administration implemented a regime change in the country's energy policy to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Synonyms
regime shiftgovernment changeleadership transitionpolicy overhaulsystemic reforminstitutional changepower shiftauthoritarian transition
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'regime change' gained widespread usage in the early 2000s, particularly in the context of the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, where it was used to describe the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's government.