σύνταγμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• constitution noun A document setting out the fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.
• regiment noun A military unit made up of several smaller units, commanded by an officer.

Senses

σύνταγμα is used for these senses in English:

• regiment (military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units. [from 16th c.]
• syntagma (history) A Macedonian phalanx fighting formation consisting of 256 men with long spears (sarissae).

constitution — full definition

1. noun A document setting out the fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.
2. noun A person's physical or mental makeup, especially their overall health and resilience.

regiment — full definition

1. noun A military unit made up of several smaller units, commanded by an officer.
2. verb To organize something into a strict, rigid system.