pedant

/ˈpɛdənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pays excessive attention to details and rules, often in a way that is considered annoying or pedantic.

“As a history teacher, she was often seen as a pedant due to her strict adherence to dates and events.”

Synonyms

  • mavin
  • stickler

Antonyms

  • liberal
  • relativist