Indian agent

noun

1. an official representing the U.S. government in dealing with an Indian tribe or tribes.

Indian agent

noun

1. an official who represents the US or Canadian government to a group of North American Indians

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indian agent¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Colonel Carson sends them away with what he can spare and has written to the Indian Agent for rations for the nearby tribes.

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Indians not happy with rations issued by Indian Agent at Conejos.

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And now into the varied kaleidoscope of my army life stepped the Indian Agent.

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But it was the police officer who controlled the situation, and the headstrong, intolerant Indian Agent who was obeying.

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Many others spoke, particularly requesting the Indian Agent to do what he could to quiet the rage of the French traders.

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