Sachem

Pronunciation: /ˈsætʃəm/

Definitions of sachem

noun a chief of a tribe or confederation of Native Americans

Example Sentences

A1 The sachem was the leader of the tribe.

A2 The sachem made important decisions for the community.

B1 The sachem held a position of authority within the tribe.

B2 The sachem was respected by all members of the tribe.

C1 The sachem's wisdom guided the tribe through difficult times.

C2 The sachem's leadership was instrumental in maintaining peace among neighboring tribes.

Examples of sachem in a Sentence

formal The sachem of the tribe made an important decision regarding the upcoming harvest.

informal The sachem is hosting a gathering for the community next week.

slang I heard the sachem is throwing a big party at his place this weekend.

figurative As the CEO of the company, he was seen as the sachem of the corporate world.

Grammatical Forms of sachem

• past tense: sachemed
• plural: sachems
• comparative: more sachem
• superlative: most sachem
• present tense: sachems
• future tense: will sachem
• perfect tense: have sachemed
• continuous tense: is sacheming
• singular: sachem
• positive degree: sachem
• infinitive: to sachem
• gerund: sacheming
• participle: sachemed

Origin and Evolution of sachem

First Known Use: 1614 year

Language of Origin: Algonquian

Story behind the word: The word 'sachem' originated from the Algonquian language, specifically from the Narragansett tribe in present-day New England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a chief or leader in Native American tribes, the term 'sachem' has evolved to also mean a political or spiritual leader in various contexts.