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CHIEF JOSEPH
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
Synonyms:
Chief Joseph; Joseph
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
Nez Perce (a member of a tribe of the Shahaptian people living on the pacific coast)
Indian chief; Indian chieftain (the leader of a group of Native Americans)