Added 8 October 2026
disciplinarian
/dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disciplinarian at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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One who exercises discipline.
He is the chief disciplinarian in the school.
- One who believes in discipline as a tool for regulation or control.
adjective
- Relating to discipline.
Origin
From discipline + -arian or disciplinary + -an.
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