sachem

• Substantiv, das einen politischen Führer bezeichnet, insbesondere aus Tammany Hall, oder einen Häuptling eines nordamerikanischen Stammes oder Stammesverbandes, insbesondere einen Algonkin-Häuptling.

A noun referring to a political leader, especially of Tammany Hall, or a chief of a North American tribe or confederation, particularly an Algonquian chief.

1. Tribal chiefC1formalamerican

   A chief or leader of a Native American tribe or confederation, particularly among Algonquian peoples.

   Stammeshäuptling

   • The sachem addressed the council with great authority.
   • Many sachems signed treaties with European settlers.
   • The tribe respected the wisdom of their sachem.

   Synonymechiefchieftainleadersagamore

2. C2formalamerican

   A political leader, especially one associated with Tammany Hall, a New York City political organization.

   Politischer Führer

   • The sachem of Tammany Hall wielded significant influence in city politics.
   • He was known as a powerful sachem within the Democratic Party.
   • The sachems of the organization met to decide the election strategy.

   Synonymebossparty bosspolitical boss