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indian agent

 

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Noun indian agent has 1 sense
  1. Indian agent - a representative of the federal government to American Indian tribes (especially on Indian reservations)
    --1 is a kind of
    agent, federal agent

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Indian Agent

Definition

An Indian agent refers to a government official appointed to manage the affairs of Native American tribes or First Nations communities on behalf of the federal government.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

A government representative responsible for overseeing the legal and administrative matters of Native American tribes or First Nations communities.

Sample Sentence:

The Indian agent mediated disputes between the tribe and settlers, ensuring fair treatment for both parties.

Sense 2:

Historically, a person employed by the Indian Affairs Department to manage relations and negotiate treaties with Indigenous groups in Canada.

Sample Sentence:

During the 19th century, Indian agents played a pivotal role in shaping Indigenous policies in Canada.

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