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disciplinarian
[ dis-uh-pluh-nair-ee-uhn ]
adjective
disciplinarian
/ ˌɪɪɪˈɛəɪə /
noun
- a person who imposes or advocates discipline
adjective
- a less common word for disciplinary
Word History and Origins
Origin of disciplinarian1
Example Sentences
"She's an inspiration to women everywhere - a rare person who shows love and affection to her students, yet remains a strict disciplinarian when it comes to Kalari," says KF Thomas, a former student.
His father, James Earl Carter Sr., known as Mr. Earl, was a strict disciplinarian and a conservative businessman of some means.
She was groomed from a young age to take on the mantle of ruler under the guidance of her grandmother, Sultan Jehan, a strict disciplinarian who was the ruler of Bhopal.
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.
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