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- [mahr-tn-et, mahr-tn-et]
- /ˌmɑr tnˈɛt, ˈmɑr tnˌɛt/
- /ˌmɑː.tɪˈnet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-tn-et, mahr-tn-et]
- /ˌmɑr tnˈɛt, ˈmɑr tnˌɛt/
Definitions of martinet word
- noun martinet a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one. 1
- noun martinet someone who stubbornly adheres to methods or rules. 1
- noun martinet A strict disciplinarian, especially in the armed forces. 1
- noun martinet excessively strict disciplinarian 1
- countable noun martinet 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. 0
- noun martinet a person who maintains strict discipline, esp in a military force 0
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Origin of martinet
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; after General Jean Martinet (died 1672), French inventor of a system of drill
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Parts of speech for Martinet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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martinet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for martinet
noun martinet
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- stickler — a person who insists on something unyieldingly (usually followed by for): a stickler for ceremony.
- tyrant — a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
- despot — A despot is a ruler or other person who has a lot of power and who uses it unfairly or cruelly.
Antonyms for martinet
noun martinet
- softy — a person easily stirred to sentiment or tender emotion.
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