Sachem (noun)

1. A chief or leader of a Native American tribe in northeastern United States.
2. A leader or a chief of a group or organization.

Origin:

The word "sachem" is derived from the algonquian word "sakima" meaning chief or leader. it is first recorded in english in the late 16th century. it was used to refer to the leaders of the native american tribes of the northeastern united states.

Examples:

1. The sachem of the tribe was a respected leader, respected by all members of the tribe.
2. He was appointed as the sachem of the tribe after the death of his father.
3. The sachem was a powerful leader, respected by all the members of the tribe.
4. He was appointed as the sachem of the organization after the previous leader retired.
5. The new sachem will have big shoes to fill as the previous leader was very successful.