tacticus

Definitions of tacticus
  1. noun
    an official engaged in international negotiations
    synonyms: diplomaat, politicus, strateeg
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    ambassadeur, ambassadrice
    a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
    consul
    a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
    gezant
    a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
    internuntius
    (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio
    legaat, nuntius
    (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status
    persona non grata
    a diplomat who is unacceptable to the government to which he is sent
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    ambtenaar, beambte, commissaris, employé, functionaris, magistraat, officiaal, officier, overheidsdienaar, regeringsfunctionaris, staatsambtenaar, staatsdienaar
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  2. noun
    a person who deals tactfully with others
    synonyms: diplomaat, politicus, strateeg
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    bemiddelaar, bruggebouwer, bruggenbouwer, contactpersoon, intercedent, intermediair, intermedium, mediateur, middelaar, onderhandelaar, trait d'union, trait-d'union, tussenpersoon
    a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
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