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sachem

Syllabification: (sa·chem)
Pronunciation: /ˈsāCHəm/

Definition of sachem

noun

  • (among some American Indian peoples) a chief or leader.
  • informal a boss or leader.

Origin:

from Narragansett, 'chief'. Compare with sagamore

sachem in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of sachem in the British & World English dictionary