1 sachem | Definition of sachem
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

sachem

noun
sa·​chem | \ ˈsā-chəm How to pronounce sachem (audio) , ˈsa- How to pronounce sachem (audio) \

Definition of sachem

1 : a North American Indian chief especially : the chief of a confederation of the Algonquian tribes of the North Atlantic coast
2 : a Tammany leader
Other Words from sachem Example Sentences Learn More about sachem

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from sachem

sachemic \ sā-​ˈche-​mik How to pronounce sachemic (audio) , sa-​ \ adjective

Examples of sachem in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 They were led by skillful sachem-chiefs who maintained harmonious social relations among their clans. — Roger Lowenstein, WSJ, "‘God, War, and Providence’ Review: When Conquest Was Puritanical," 13 June 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sachem.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of sachem

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for sachem

Narragansett sâchim

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for sachem

sachem

noun
sa·​chem | \ ˈsā-chəm How to pronounce sachem (audio) \

Kids Definition of sachem

: a North American Indian chief

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!