English noun: Joseph |
1. | Joseph (person) leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) |
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| Synonyms | Chief Joseph |
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| Instance hypernym | Indian chief, Indian chieftain, Nez Perce |
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2. | Joseph (person) (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt |
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| Instance hypernym | patriarch |
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| Domain category | Old Testament |
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3. | Joseph (person) (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus |
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| Instance hypernym | carpenter |
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| Domain category | New Testament |
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