martinet — a person who demands exact conformity to rules and forms; a strict disciplinarian
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who demands exact conformity to rules and forms; a strict disciplinarian
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɑːrtɪˈnet/
Korean meaning: 규칙과 형식에 대한 엄격한 준수를 요구하는 사람; 엄한 규율주의자
Korean pronunciation: 마르티**넷**
Example Sentences
- My piano teacher is such a martinet that she makes me practice scales for two hours before touching any real songs.
- The new manager turned out to be a complete martinet, timing our lunch breaks down to the minute.
- Don't be such a martinet about the dress code - it's just a casual Friday meeting.
martinet
NOUN//ˌmɑːrtɪˈnet//
a person who demands exact conformity to rules and forms; a strict disciplinarian
a rigid military officer stands with perfect posture, pointing at a soldier's slightly crooked uniform button with a measuring ruler. The officer's face shows intense disapproval as he examines every detail of the soldier's appearance. The nervous soldier immediately straightens his posture and adjusts his uniform under the officer's scrutiny. Other soldiers in the background stand in perfect formation, all watching anxiously as their colleague receives the strict inspection. a person who demands exact conformity to rules and forms as a strict disciplinarian
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French military officer Jean Martinet (17th century), who served under Louis XIV and was notorious for his extremely strict military discipline and rigid training methods.
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📝Examples
“My piano teacher is such a martinet that she makes me practice scales for two hours before touching any real songs.”
“The new manager turned out to be a complete martinet, timing our lunch breaks down to the minute.”
“Don't be such a martinet about the dress code - it's just a casual Friday meeting.”
“The boarding school headmaster was known as a martinet who inspected every student's room daily.”
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