sachem

• Nom désignant un chef politique, en particulier de Tammany Hall, ou un chef de tribu ou de confédération nord-américaine, notamment un chef algonquin.

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.

   Chef tribal amérindien

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

   Synonymeschiefchieftainleadersagamore

2. C2formalamerican

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

   Sachem 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.

   Synonymesbossparty bosspolitical boss