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disciplinarian

[dis-uh-pluh-nair-ee-uhn] / ˌdɪs ə pləˈnɛər i ən /


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The family was conservative; her dad, a disciplinarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Europe's top dog, the all-conquering disciplinarian Jose Mourinho?

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

He is known as a disciplinarian with a track record of giving players second chances and succeeding at the junior college level.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2023

The disciplinarian of China Inc. has turned cheerleader.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Our summer-gray pot-bellied stove bloomed rosy red during winter, and became a severe disciplinarian threat if we were so foolish as to indulge in making mistakes.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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