noun
sachem
Sachem (noun) means a chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians; a sagamore.
noun
1
A chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians; a sagamore.
2
A boss, a leader.
3
An eminent member of a group, or an eminent person in society; a sagamore.
4
A high-ranking officer of the Tammany Hall political organization.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Narragansett sachem; compare Mi'kmaq saqamaw (“chief”) and Unami sakima (“chief”), all ultimately from Proto-Algonquian *sa·kima·wa. Doublet of sagamore.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of sachem?
"sachem" (noun) means a chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians; a sagamore.
What are the different meanings of sachem?
"sachem" has 3 main meanings: 1. A chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians; a sagamore; 2. A boss, a leader; 3. An eminent member of a group, or an eminent person in society; a sagamore.