1. (noun)
Joseph, Chief Joseph
- leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
2. (noun)
Joseph
- (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
3. (noun)
Joseph
- (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus