tactician

noun

tac·​ti·​cian tak-ˈti-shən How to pronounce tactician (audio)
: one versed in tactics

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The 4-2-3-1 formation has been one of the most prominent systems used across Europe since the turn of the century, adopted by some of the best tacticians in modern football. Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 The Revolution suffered from lapses throughout the season, though an experienced tactician could get the players back on track. Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Peter Harrison's Jolt, with Ed Baird as tactician took second place. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 However, the Danish tactician faces a far more difficult task in taking Spurs to a third win over City in their last four encounters. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tactician

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French tacticien, from tactique tactic entry 1 + -ien -ian, as translation of New Latin tacticus, noun derivative of tacticus tactic entry 2

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tactician was in 1798

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“Tactician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactician. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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tactician

noun
tac·​ti·​cian tak-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce tactician (audio)
: one skilled in tactics
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