disciplinarian
noun
dis·ci·pli·nar·i·an
ˌdi-sə-plə-ˈner-ē-ən 
: one who disciplines or enforces order
disciplinarian
adjective
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The school's principal is a strict disciplinarian.
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He was variously depicted as both a strict disciplinarian and also an emotionally intelligent father figure to the players.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Either way, Columbia could more easily identify the protesters, much to the advantage of disciplinarians looking to move fast.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Both were industrious strivers at work and strict disciplinarians at home.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
The 45-year-old wife, accused of being the primary disciplinarian, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while the 43-year-old husband received a 10-year sentence.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Either way, Columbia could more easily identify the protesters, much to the advantage of disciplinarians looking to move fast.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Both were industrious strivers at work and strict disciplinarians at home.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
The 45-year-old wife, accused of being the primary disciplinarian, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while the 43-year-old husband received a 10-year sentence.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Disciplinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinarian. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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disciplinarian
noun
dis·ci·pli·nar·i·an
ˌdis-ə-plə-ˈner-ē-ən
: one who disciplines or enforces order
disciplinarian
adjective
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