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noun
1.
a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one.
2.
someone who stubbornly adheres to methods or rules.
Origin:
1670–80; after General Jean Martinet (died 1672), French inventor of a system of drill
1670–80; after General Jean Martinet (died 1672), French inventor of a system of drill
Related forms
mar·ti·net·ish, adjective
mar·ti·net·ism, noun
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Martinet
is a GRE word you need to know.
So is obstinate. Does it mean:
| to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid |
| firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose or opinion; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty |
Example Sentences
- The reprobate with the heart of gold, or the old-line martinet who resents the incursions of progress.
- While not slighting the captain's martinet personality, he gives a performance that is filled with empathetic understanding.
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Word Origin & History
martinet
1676, "system of strict discipline," reputedly from the name of Col. Jean Martinet a drillmaster of the Fr. army during the reign of Louis XIV. The meaning "an officer who is a stickler for strict discipline" is first attested 1779.
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