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sachemship in a sentence

n.

Definition

Sachemship refers to the position or office of a sachem, a leader or chief among Native American tribes, typically associated with governance and decision-making.

Sample Sentences

  1. The role of sachemship among the Native American tribes was significant for governance and decision-making.
  2. Historically, the sachemship was often hereditary, passing down leadership through family lines.
  3. In some tribes, the sachemship was filled through a council of elders who selected a leader based on merit and respect.
  4. The responsibilities of a sachem involved mediating disputes and representing the tribe in negotiations with outsiders.
  5. As the sachemship evolved, it adapted to the changing dynamics of tribal life and external pressures from colonial powers.

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