sagamore

• Nom désignant un chef ou un dirigeant d'une tribu ou d'une confédération amérindienne, en particulier chez les peuples algonquiens.

A noun referring to a chief or leader of a North American tribe or confederation, particularly among the Algonquian peoples.

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

   Chef de tribu amérindienne

   • The sagamore addressed the council with great authority.
   • Legends speak of a wise sagamore who united the tribes.
   • The sagamore's decision was respected by all members of the community.

   Synonymeschiefchieftainsachem