Admonitor

/ˈædməˌnaɪtər/ noun

Definition

One who admonishes; a person who warns or reprimands others.

Etymology

From Latin admonitor (one who warns), from admonere (to warn). This Latin agent noun was borrowed directly into English, especially in formal or institutional contexts.

Kelly Says

Universities still use 'admonitor' as an official title in some places—it's the formal way to describe a proctor or supervisor whose job includes warning students about rule violations.

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