English Explanatory Dictionary

disciplinarian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who exercises discipline.
  2. One who believes in discipline as a tool for regulation or control.
adj
  1. Relating to discipline.

Pronunciation

/dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Rho9998-disciplinarian.wav

Word forms

disciplinarian disciplinarians more disciplinarian most disciplinarian

Etymology

From discipline + -arian or disciplinary + -an.

Related words

disciple

Derived words

disciplinarianism multidisciplinarian
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