disciplinarian

Example Sentences

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The family was conservative; her dad, a disciplinarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Ray, who is joining the Marines to make his disciplinarian but not unkind father proud, convinces Cam to join alongside him.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Barry Hearn said Eubank Sr, who he promoted for a number of years, was a "very strict disciplinarian as a father".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

The disciplinarian of China Inc. has turned cheerleader.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Rondon was a strict disciplinarian, ruling his men with an iron fist.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple