The meaning of Martinets
Martinets – definition
nounA person who demands complete obedience; a strict disciplinarian.
Usage examples:
The woman in charge was a martinet who treated all those beneath her like children
nounSomeone who demands that rules and orders always be obeyed, even when it is unnecessary or unreasonable to do so
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Word origin
late 17th century (denoting the system of drill invented by Martinet): named after Jean Martinet, 17th-century French drill master.
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