CEFR B2

Disciplinarian

noun

Meaning

A person who believes in and enforces strict discipline, often by imposing punishment.

Examples

Her parents were strict disciplinarians who believed in early bedtimes and no television during the week.
As a former military officer, he was known to be a tough disciplinarian in his new role as a school principal.

Synonyms: enforcer, rule-follower, autocrat, tyrant

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Disciplinarian (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.ə.plɪˈner.i.ən/

Definition

A person who believes in and enforces strict discipline, often by imposing punishment.

Examples

Her parents were strict disciplinarians who believed in early bedtimes and no television during the week.
As a former military officer, he was known to be a tough disciplinarian in his new role as a school principal.
The coach was a notorious disciplinarian, pushing his team to their limits with rigorous training and harsh penalties for slacking.

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