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Sachem Definition & Meaning

sachem
noun
  1. a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
  2. a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)

"Sachem" in song lyrics

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  • "jon siegel sachem"
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  • "sagamore junior high school sachem"
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  • "sachem 1991"
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Frequently asked questions

What does sachem mean?
a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall) a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)
What part of speech is sachem?
Sachem is a noun.
How many definitions does sachem have?
Sachem has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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