disciplinarian

See also: disciplinarían

English

Etymology

discipline +‎ -arian or disciplinary +‎ -an

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/

Noun

disciplinarian (plural disciplinarians)

One who exercises discipline.
He is the chief disciplinarian in the school.
(by extension) One who believes in discipline as a tool for regulation or control.

Related terms

disciple

Translations

one who exercises discipline

Tagalog: mapanakdang-asal

Adjective

disciplinarian (comparative more disciplinarian, superlative most disciplinarian)

Relating to discipline.
- Milman
  Disciplinarian system.

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