Definition of "tactician" [tac•ti•cian]

• One who is skilled in the planning and execution of military tactics. (noun)
• A clever maneuverer. (noun)

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• "Löw was the assistant who was known as the tactician behind the new-wave, camp-leader energy of Klinsi in Germany's spirited third-place finish during the 2006 World Cup."
• "Yeah, I'd prefer a no name tactician, who raises boatloads of money and isn't writing books."
• "The tradermale he called Beckhette was what he called his "tactician," a term apparently from the tradermale cult tongue."