disciplinarians
|dis-ci-pli-na-ri-ans|
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/ˌdɪsəpləˈnɛriənz/
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/ˌdɪsəplɪˈnærɪənz/
(disciplinarian)
strict enforcer
Etymology
'disciplinarian' originates from Latin, specifically from 'disciplinarius', where 'disciplina' meant 'instruction' or 'training'.
'disciplinarian' developed from Latin 'disciplina' → Late Latin 'disciplinarius' → Middle French/early Modern English forms and eventually became the modern English 'disciplinarian'.
Initially it related to 'instruction' or 'training'; over time it came to refer to a person who strictly enforces rules or discipline.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who enforces or advocates strict discipline and firm control, especially in institutions such as schools or the military.
The school's disciplinarians insisted on punctuality and strict uniform rules.
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Noun 2
people who favor harsh or punitive measures to maintain order or correct behavior (often used in critiques of policy-makers).
Many critics claimed the new regulations were designed by disciplinarians rather than educators.
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Last updated: 2025/08/23 09:33