Meaning Of The Word Martinet

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martinet
countable noun: If you say that someone is a martinet, you are criticizing them because they are very strict and demand that people obey their rules and orders.

martinet in American English
a very strict military disciplinarian
noun: a strict disciplinarian, esp. a military one

martinet in British English
noun: a person who maintains strict discipline, esp in a military force

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