Régiment
Régiment is the French term for a regiment, a military unit that in many armed forces serves as a core administrative and, in some cases, tactical formation. Traditionally commanded by a colonel, a régiment has historically been composed of several battalions (infantry) or squadrons (cavalry) and carries its own regimental traditions, insignia, and battle honors. The word originates from the Italian regimento and a Latin root meaning to govern or rule.
Historically, regiments emerged in medieval and early modern Europe as permanent, identity-bearing units that combined multiple
In contemporary armed forces, the status of the régiment varies by country. Some armies maintain regiments