tactician

[ tak-tish-uhn ]

noun

1. a person who is adept in planning tactics. tactics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tactician¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; tactic + -ian

Example Sentences

A winner and an experienced tactician, Ranieri came out of retirement to take charge of the club he loves above all others - and suggested his arrival was akin to calling in the cavalry.

From BBC

Boasting great midfielders, the tactician needed a system that would exploit the virtues of his new arrivals and especially that of McTominay.

From BBC

The thing that's important to understand about Putin is he's an opportunist and he's a tactician, not a strategist.

From Salon

Trump has railed against Pelosi in particular as a “crazy” liberal who ruined California in the past, even as he has begrudgingly acknowledged the former House speaker’s effectiveness as a Democratic tactician.

From Los Angeles Times

He has had success and enjoyed spells during which he received praise as being one of the best tacticians in Europe, even being compared to one of his former idols, Pep Guardiola.

From BBC

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