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disciplinarian

 
Dictionary: dis·ci·pli·nar·i·an   (dĭs'ə-plə-nâr'ē-ən) pronunciation
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n.
One that enforces or believes in strict discipline.

adj.
Disciplinary.


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IN BRIEF: A person who provides training in good behavior and skills.

pronunciation Under the guidance of a good disciplinarian, he finally learned the Bach concerto.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
  Synonyms: martinet, moralist

 
 
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