sachemship

/ˈsætʃəmʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The office or position of a sachem, a Native American leader or chief, especially of the Algonquian peoples.

“The sachemship of the local tribe was passed down through generations of respected leaders.”

Synonyms

  • chieftainship
  • leadership

Antonyms

  • submission
  • subservience