disciplinarian

Example Sentences

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The family was conservative; her dad, a disciplinarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

"She's an inspiration to women everywhere - a rare person who shows love and affection to her students, yet remains a strict disciplinarian when it comes to Kalari," says KF Thomas, a former student.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

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

Mr. Dussel, the man who was said to get along so well with children and to absolutely adore them, has turned out to be an old-fashioned disciplinarian and preacher of unbearably long sermons on manners.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank