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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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of disciplinarian1
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Example Sentences
Jackson was a poor disciplinarian whose classroom often seemed on the edge of complete chaos.
Schiano, the former coach at Rutgers, brought a reputation with him as a harsh disciplinarian and a martinet.
Even the role of disciplinarian often fell to her because, well, he was always traveling.
Or maybe Pawlenty is trying to appeal to tea-party, fiscal-disciplinarian sentiment.
He was a loving, indulgent father, and the girls adored him, but no sterner disciplinarian ever held sway.
"I am a very strict disciplinarian, as Lulu here can testify," laying a hand affectionately on his daughter's shoulder.
The leader must be an excellent dancer and a firm disciplinarian.
Energetic gentleman, severe disciplinarian, offers English instruction to boys and girls of fair age.
This trust he merited, for he was a very active officer, but he was a rigid disciplinarian and very severe.
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