Synonyms for disciplinarian


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dis-uh-pluh-nair-ee-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ə pləˈnɛər i ən

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Définition of disciplinarian

Origin :
  • "one who enforces order," 1630s, see discipline; earlier used of Puritans who wanted to establish the Presbyterian "discipline" in England (1580s). Meaning "advocate of greater discipline" is from 1746.
  • noun person who makes others work hard
Example sentences :
  • In every capacity of life, he was a disciplinarian who could not brook any breach of rule.
  • Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
  • Threats only show weakness on the part of the disciplinarian.
  • Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler
  • Time was too precious to be wasted, and the monitress was something of a disciplinarian.
  • Extract from : « The New Girl at St. Chad's » by Angela Brazil
  • Hamilton stared at him, and it was the stern stare of a disciplinarian.
  • Extract from : « Bones » by Edgar Wallace
  • He was, as became his nature and his training, a disciplinarian.
  • Extract from : « Hurricane Island » by H. B. Marriott Watson
  • As a disciplinarian he was foremost in Spain, perhaps in Europe.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74 » by John Lothrop Motley
  • As a disciplinarian he is not equal to Hovey, but is much better than some others.
  • Extract from : « Recollections of the Civil War » by Charles A. Dana
  • He must recover and maintain his reputation as a disciplinarian, somehow, but how?
  • Extract from : « Tom Fairfield's Schooldays » by Allen Chapman
  • He was all military, through and through, and a disciplinarian of disciplinarians.
  • Extract from : « Drum Taps in Dixie » by Delavan S. Miller
  • He wonders if they will obey him and is not sure of himself as a disciplinarian.
  • Extract from : « Manpower » by Lincoln Clarke Andrews

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