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tactician

 

[ tækˈtɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

war strategy

A tactician is someone skilled in the art of planning and directing military operations or maneuvers.

Synonyms

military expert, planner, strategist

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a brilliant tactician on the battlefield.
  • The tactician devised a clever strategy to outsmart the enemy.
  • The general relied on the advice of his trusted tacticians.
  • Being a tactician requires quick thinking and adaptability.
  • The tactician's expertise was crucial in winning the war.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactician" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tático

🇮🇳 रणनीतिकार (rannītikār)

🇩🇪 Taktiker

🇮🇩 taktik

🇺🇦 тактик

🇵🇱 taktyk

🇯🇵 戦術家 (せんじゅつか, senjutsuka)

🇫🇷 tacticien

🇪🇸 táctico

🇹🇷 taktikçi

🇰🇷 전술가 (jeonsulga)

🇸🇦 تكتيكي (taktiki)

🇨🇿 taktik

🇸🇰 taktik

🇨🇳 战术家 (zhànshù jiā)

🇸🇮 taktik

🇮🇸 taktíkus

🇰🇿 тактик

🇬🇪 ტაქტიკოსი (taktikosi)

🇦🇿 taktikçi

🇲🇽 táctico

Etymology

The word 'tactician' originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Greek word 'taktikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to arrangement'. It was initially used in a military context to describe someone skilled in military tactics and strategy. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just warfare, including business, sports, and politics.

See also: tactical, tactics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,132 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.