martinet
/ˌmɑrtɪˈnɛt/
noun
- A person who demands strict obedience and follows rules very rigidly, especially in a military or work setting.
- The new sergeant was a real martinet who made everyone polish their boots every morning.
- Our boss is a martinet about punctuality; even one minute late gets a warning.
- The teacher was such a martinet that students were afraid to ask questions.
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