Synonyms for sachem
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A boss, a leader.
Forms
- Plural
- sachems → chiefs, governors, heads, bosses…
Example sentences
- chief High tariffs are the chief obstacles to free trade.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sachem | rising | |
| chief | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- head1, boss1
- 5 letters
- chief1
- 8 letters
- governor3, sagamore
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (governor3 = 3 syllables).