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Jeannot is both a tactician and a juggernaut, blending technique with his brute strength.—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 In charge is Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a stern German tactician who is tasked with assembling a global coalition to handle the astrophage problem.—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026 Still, Davidon was viewed as a brilliant tactician in Philadelphia’s antiwar circles.—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 In charge is Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a stern German tactician who is tasked with assembling a global coalition to handle the astrophage problem.—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tactician
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Etymology
borrowed from French tacticien, from tactiquetactic entry 1 + -ien-ian, as translation of New Latin tacticus, noun derivative of tacticustactic entry 2