Disciplinarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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disciplinarian

 

[ หŒdษชsษ™plษ™หˆnษ›ษ™rษชษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rules enforcer

A disciplinarian is a person who enforces strict obedience to rules and authority. They often believe in the importance of discipline and structure in a person's life. This role can be found in various settings, such as schools, military, or even within families. Disciplinarians may reward behavior that conforms to expected standards and punish behavior that does not.

Synonyms

authoritarian, enforcer, rule-maker, strict person

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was known as a disciplinarian who never tolerated disrespect in class.
  • In military training, a disciplinarian might be responsible for maintaining order and discipline among recruits.
  • Some parents take on a disciplinarian role to instill good behavior in their children.

Translations

Translations of the word "disciplinarian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disciplina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคถเคพเคธเคจเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Disziplinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disiplin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั†ะธะฟะปั–ะฝะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyscyplinariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆๅพ‹่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disciplinaires

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disciplinario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท disiplinci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทœ์œจ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุถุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disciplinรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ disciplรญnar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บชๅพ‹่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disciplinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัั†ะธะฟะปะธะฝะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒชแƒ˜แƒžแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nizam-intizam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disciplinario

Word origin

The term 'disciplinarian' derives from 'discipline,' which comes from the Latin word 'disciplina,' meaning 'instruction' or 'knowledge.' The Latin root is related to the word 'discere,' which means 'to learn.' In Middle English, 'discipline' evolved to refer to the practice of training individuals to follow a particular code of behavior or standards, especially in a religious or educational context. By the late 19th century, the term 'disciplinarian' began to emerge in English usage, describing those who impose or uphold discipline, often connoting a sense of authority and strictness. The role of disciplinarians has evolved over time, particularly in educational settings where the balance between strict enforcement of rules and understanding of children's needs has been widely debated.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,906, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.