noun
- a subordinate chief among some Native American peoples, especially in the northeastern United States
Usage: historical
Examples
- The sagamore led his tribe in negotiations with European settlers.
- Historical records mention a sagamore who ruled over several villages.
- The sagamore’s authority was respected throughout the region.
- Early colonists often dealt directly with the local sagamore.
- The sagamore wore traditional regalia during ceremonial gatherings.