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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Disciplinarian

    A person who believes in or practices strict discipline.

    Definitions

    • A person who believes in or practices strict discipline, especially in a particular activity or institution.
    • * A person who enforces discipline, especially in a strict or severe manner.

    Etymology of Disciplinarian

    The word "Disciplinarian" has its roots in the Latin word "disciplina," meaning discipline or training, and the suffix "-arian," which forms a noun indicating a person who adheres to or practices a particular doctrine or system.
    The term originated in the 17th century, initially referring to a person who adhered to a strict system of discipline, particularly in a religious or educational context.

    Example Uses

    • The disciplinarian coach was known for pushing his players to their limits.
    • * As a strict disciplinarian, she expected her children to follow the rules without exception.
    • * The new manager was a disciplinarian who emphasized punctuality and adherence to company policies.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lenient permissive tolerant indulgent gentle soft flexible yielding compromising lax negligent careless lackadaisical apathetic unconcerned uninvolved detached liberal easygoing relaxed casual moderate

    Related Nouns

    discipline authority control power rule regulation law order system method routine habit practice custom tradition culture society institution organization hierarchy structure framework

    Related Verbs

    discipline control govern regulate command direct manage supervise oversee enforce impose exact demand require insist expect dictate rule dominate

    Related Adjectives

    strict severe rigid stern authoritarian dictatorial tyrannical oppressive repressive inflexible unyielding uncompromising hard firm tough exacting demanding meticulous precise rigorous scrupulous stringent