regi-, reg-, rec-, rex-
(Latin: to direct, to rule, to lead straight, to keep straight; to guide, to govern)
Although it does not appear to be correct, all of the words in this unit etymologically come from this family group. Some words; such as, surge and its related formats, may be presented as separate units; however, they originally evolved from this family unit.
regimented (adjective)
Very strictly organized or controlled: "He survived the regimented life of a longterm prisoner."
"She learned to appreciate her regimented military career."
regina
1. An area, segment, or location in which politics, culture, or geography is different from other areas: "A region can be a part of a country or of the world, etc. that is different or separate from other parts in some way."
3. Etymology: from Anglo-French regioun, Old Fremch region; both of which came from Latin regionem and regio, "direction, boundary, district, country"; ultimately from Latin regere, "to direct, to rule".
"The man is the sales manage of the California region."
2. Places that are indicated on a person's body or an area that is near a specified part of the body: "His mother has a terrible pain in her lower back region."3. Etymology: from Anglo-French regioun, Old Fremch region; both of which came from Latin regionem and regio, "direction, boundary, district, country"; ultimately from Latin regere, "to direct, to rule".
Having an interest in or a special loyalty to a particular area: "The people in that regionalism of the city were especially concerned about the negative economic situation that was developing."
regnant
Regnat populus.
The people rule.
Motto of the State of Arkansas, USA.
regular
regularly
regulate
regulation
regulator
reign
resource
resourceful
resourcefulness
