martinet
martinet · martinets
A strict disciplinarianA strict disciplinarian.
/ˈmɑɹtɪnɛt/
Meaning
4 sensesA strict disciplinarian.
(figuratively)Anyone who lays stress on a rigid adherence to the details of discipline, or to forms and fixed methods or rules.
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
(historical)A short whip with multiple lashes once used in France.
(rare)A martin; a swift.
Origin
After the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet. Borrowed from FrenchAfter the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet.
Borrowed from French martinet.
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Forms
plural: martinetsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms:disciplinarianmoralist