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disciplinarian

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dis⋅ci⋅pli⋅nar⋅i⋅an

[dis-uh-pluh-nair-ee-uhn]
–noun
1. a person who enforces or advocates discipline: The teacher was a formidable disciplinarian.
–adjective
2. disciplinary.

Origin:
1575–85; discipline + -arian
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dis·ci·pli·nar·i·an   (dĭs'ə-plə-nâr'ē-ən)   
n.  One that enforces or believes in strict discipline.
adj.  Disciplinary.
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