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disciplinarian
[ dis-uh-pluh-nair-ee-uhn ]
adjective
disciplinarian
/ ˌdɪsɪplɪˈnɛərɪən /
noun
- a person who imposes or advocates discipline
adjective
- a less common word for disciplinary
Word History and Origins
Origin of disciplinarian1
Example Sentences
Another cool takeaway was, “It’s possible for your parents to be disciplinarians but also your friends.”
Children, according to the old disciplinarian maxim, should be seen and not heard.
Casting himself as a teacher, he often was more bully than counselor, more screamer than lecturer, more heavy-handed disciplinarian than instructor.
The Frankes made a big deal out of being strict disciplinarians on their channel, which led to describing punishments of children.
Bias-response teams are staffed by administrators, disciplinarians, and even police officers — a literal speech police,” reads the group’s petition, which was filed in August to the high court.
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