Chief Joseph

Definitions of Chief Joseph
  1. noun
    leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
    synonyms: Joseph
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    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
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