An official authorized to represent the U.S. federal government in its dealings with a North American Indian people; (in Canada) the chief government administrator for Indian affairs in a district.
Origin
Mid 18th century.
Definition of Indian agent in US English:
Indian agent
noun
historical
An official authorized to represent the U.S. federal government in its dealings with a North American Indian people; (in Canada) the chief government administrator for Indian affairs in a district.