noun
a representative of the federal government to American Indian tribes (especially on Indian reservations)
• Hypernyms: ↑agent, ↑federal agent
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nounUsage: usually capitalized I
: an official representative of the United States federal government to American Indian tribes especially on reservations
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an official representing the U.S. government in dealing with an Indian tribe or tribes.
[1705-15]
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Indian agent noun
In USA and Canada, an official who represents the government in the administration of native Indian affairs, esp on reservations
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Main Entry: ↑Indian
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Indian agent,
U.S. an official that represents the government in dealing with an Indian tribe.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.