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martinet

/ˌmɑːr.tɪˈnet/

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noun

/ˌmɑːr.tɪˈnet/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который требует строгого соблюдения правил, регламентов и формальностей, часто в жёсткой или авторитарной манере.

A noun referring to a person who demands strict adherence to rules, regulations, and formalities, often in a rigid or authoritarian manner.

  1. Strict disciplinarianC1formal

    A person who demands strict and exact adherence to rules, regulations, and formal procedures, often in a harsh or inflexible manner.

    ruСтрогий дисциплинатор

    • The new sergeant was a real martinet, forcing every soldier to polish their boots every day.
    • Our manager is a martinet; he insists we follow every minor rule without exception.
    • The headmaster was known as a martinet, enforcing uniforms and behavior codes strictly.
    • A martinet teacher rarely allows room for creativity in the classroom.

    Synonymsauthoritariandisciplinarianslave driversticklertaskmaster

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  • martinets' possessive plural form
  • martinet's possessive singular form
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