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sagamore n (US, chiefly historical)

Synonym of sachem A chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians. (informal, archaic) An eminent member of a group, or an eminent person in society. (politics) A high-ranking officer of the Tammany Hall political organization responsible for taking care of its property. Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population, and to recognize their achievements and contributions to global issues such as environmental protection.

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