/ Dictionary / Index A ancien régime*: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: an•cien ré•gime Pronunciation: (än-syan rā-zhēm'), [key] — pl. an•ciens ré•gimes the political and social system of France before the revolution of 1789. the system of government during this period. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. ancienne noblesse* ancient Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language