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sa·chem (s

a. A chief of a Native American tribe or confederation, especially an Algonquian chief.

b. A member of the ruling council of the Iroquois confederacy.

2. A high official of the Tammany Society, a political organization in New York City.

[Of Massachusett origin.]

sachem [ˈseɪtʃəm]

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US a leader of a political party or organization, esp of Tammany Hall

2. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) another name for sagamore

[from Narraganset sǎchim chief]

sachemic [seɪˈtʃɛmɪk ˈseɪtʃə-] adj

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Noun	1.	sachem - a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall) pol, political leader, politico, politician - a person active in party politics
	2.	sachem - a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief) sagamore Indian chief, Indian chieftain - the leader of a group of Native Americans

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