disciplinarian

Example Sentences

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The family was conservative; her dad, a disciplinarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

His father, James Earl Carter Sr., known as Mr. Earl, was a strict disciplinarian and a conservative businessman of some means.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

The disciplinarian of China Inc. has turned cheerleader.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

In almost every village there is a disciplinarian called the “pinching man.”

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola