Meaning ofpedantin English

Noun

1. one who excessively displays knowledge; focuses on rules
   The professor was known as a pedant due to his constant corrections.
2. a person overly concerned with formal rules and minor details
   My brother can be a pedant when it comes to following the instructions.
3. someone who strictly adheres to vocabulary and grammar guidelines
   The editor was a pedant who ensured every detail was grammatically correct.