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martinets

/ˌmɑːrtɪˈnets/ /ˌmɑːrtənˈets/

Meanings
noun
A strict disciplinarian.

Examples :

"The summer camp counselors were absolute martinets, enforcing every rule with unwavering strictness. "
character person attitude military police job organization

Related Words

Illustration absolute

absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

Illustration disciplinarian

disciplinarian noun

/dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/

One who exercises discipline.

"He is the chief disciplinarian in the school."

Illustration strictness

strictness noun

/ˈstrɪktnəs/

The state or quality of being strict.

"Discipline calls for a certain strictness."

Illustration movements

movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration implementation

implementation noun

/ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/

The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.

"The implementation of the new school curriculum took several months. "

Illustration unwavering

unwavering adjective

/ˌʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/

Never doubted; always steady and on course

"Despite the challenging exams, Sarah maintained an unwavering focus on her studies. "

Illustration enforcing

enforcing verb

/ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/

To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

"The police are there to enforce the law."

Illustration supportive

supportive adjective

/səˈpɔːtɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/

Providing support.

"I had a very supportive coach who helped me."

Illustration supervisor

supervisor noun

/ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/

A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.

"The supervisor assigned the new tasks to the team. "

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration counselors

counselors noun

/ˈkaʊnsələrz/ /ˈkaʊns(ə)lərz/

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

"The school counselors help students deal with stress and make plans for their future. "

Illustration adherence

adherence noun

/ədˈhɪərəns/ /ædˈhɪrəns/

A close physical union of two objects.

"The adherence of the sticky notes to the whiteboard was impressive. "