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Webster 1913 Edition

Disciplinarian

Disˊci-plin-a′ri-an

,
Adj.
Pertaining to discipline.
“Displinarian system.”
Milman.

Disˊci-plin-a′ri-an

,
Noun.
1.
One who disciplines; one who excels in training, especially with training, especially with regard to order and obedience; one who enforces rigid discipline; a stickler for the observance of rules and methods of training;
as, he is a better
disciplinarian
than scholar
.
2.
A Puritan or Presbyterian; – because of rigid adherence to religious or church discipline.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Disciplinarian

DISCIPLINARIAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to discipline.

DISCIPLINARIAN

,
Noun.
One who disciplines; one versed in rules, principles and practice, and who teaches them with precision; particularly, one who instructs in military and naval tactics and maneuvers. It is chiefly used in the latter sense, and especially for one who is well versed in, or teaches with exactness, military exercises and evolutions.
2.
A puritan or presbyterian; so called from his rigid adherence to religious discipline. [I believe not now used.]

Definition 2024

disciplinarian

disciplinarian

See also: disciplinarían

English

Noun

disciplinarian ‎(plural disciplinarians)

  1. One who exercises discipline.
    He is the chief disciplinarian in the school.
  2. (by extension) One who believes in discipline as a tool for regulation or control.

Translations

Related terms

Adjective

disciplinarian ‎(comparative more disciplinarian, superlative most disciplinarian)

  1. Relating to discipline.
    • Milman
      Disciplinarian system.

Etymology

discipline +‎ -arian or disciplinary +‎ -an

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/

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