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sachem

 

[ หˆseษชสงษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tribal leader

A sachem is a chief or leader among certain Native American tribes, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The term is often used to refer to the political and spiritual leader of a tribe. Historically, sachems were responsible for decision-making, governance, and representing their tribe in dealings with outsiders. They played a crucial role in maintaining the traditions and culture of their people.

Synonyms

chief, headman, leader

Examples of usage

  • The sachem called a council to discuss the new treaty.
  • As the sachem of his tribe, he held great influence over the community.
  • The responsibilities of a sachem include leading ceremonies and guiding tribal decisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "sachem" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคšเฅ‡เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sachem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะนัˆะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚ฑใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sachem

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sachem

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูƒูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sachem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sachem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จๅฅ‡ๅง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะนัˆะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sachem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sachem

Etymology

The word 'sachem' originates from the Pequot language, which was spoken by the Pequot tribe, a Native American people in Connecticut. The term was used by the Pequot to describe their leaders and has since been adopted in English to refer to indigenous leaders more broadly. It became widely recognized during the colonial period when European settlers began interacting with Native American tribes. The usage of the term reflects the political structure of tribal societies, where sachems held significant authority and were often hereditary positions. Over time, 'sachem' has come to embody the respect and reverence accorded to tribal chiefs, especially in discussions about historical and contemporary Native American leadership.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,588 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.