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English noun: Joseph

1. Joseph (person) leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)


SynonymsChief Joseph


Instance hypernymIndian chief, Indian chieftain, Nez Perce

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


Instance hypernympatriarch


Domain categoryOld Testament

3. Joseph (person) (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus


Instance hypernymcarpenter


Domain categoryNew Testament









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