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Definition of disciplinarian noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

disciplinarian

noun

/ˌdɪsəplɪˈneəriən/

/ˌdɪsəplɪˈneriən/

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a person who believes in using rules and punishments for controlling people
- She's a very strict disciplinarian.
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