sachem

• Sustantivo que designa a un jefe o líder político, especialmente el de una tribu o confederación de nativos americanos, en particular un jefe algonquino; también se aplica a un líder político, como los de Tammany Hall.

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.

   Sachen o cacique tribal

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

   Sinónimoschiefchieftainleadersagamore

2. C2formalamerican

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

   líder político de Tammany Hall

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbossparty bosspolitical boss