disciplinarian

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/dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/(UK)

Definition of disciplinarian

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

One who exercises discipline.

“He is the chief disciplinarian in the school.”
“Miss Brownell had the reputation in Blair Water of being a fine teacher—due mainly to the fact that she was a strict disciplinarian and kept excellent “order.””

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noun

One who exercises discipline.

“He is the chief disciplinarian in the school.”
“Miss Brownell had the reputation in Blair Water of being a fine teacher—due mainly to the fact that she was a strict disciplinarian and kept excellent “order.””
(broadly)One who believes in discipline as a tool for regulation or control.

adj

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From discipline + -arian or disciplinary + -an.

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