questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ts Dec. 8, 2018, 3:38 p.m. Where does the word cacique come from? EuropeAfricaLatin AmericaAsiaA cacique is a leader of an indigenous group, derived from the Taíno word kasikɛ for the pre-Columbian tribal chiefs. In the colonial era, Spaniards extended the word as a title for the leaders of practically all indigenous groups that they encountered in the Western Hemisphere. In Brazil, Spain, and Portugal, the term also has come to mean a political boss or leader who exercises significant power in the political system known as caciquismo.TsShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Cacique3Very interesting! wikipedia → Caciquereach: rather globallanguagesLatin AmericaVotes +1 Very interesting! ShadowMaster +1 Very interesting! M +1 Very interesting! ---