Agent
Roots
Roots noun - The condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage.
Both words in one sentence
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Goldfinger. While Goldfinger's German accent and reaction to Nazi gold lead many fans to assume Nazi roots, the character is specifically described as a Soviet agent in the book.
Source: Those Wacky Nazis -
She wants him to leave The Rez behind and come back with her to DC as a polished FBI agent; he wants her to return to her Navajo roots.
Source: Creator / Tony Hillerman -
This combined with his mispronunciation of the name suggest to some that he's being facetious and is further mocking Agent Starling's rustic roots.
Source: Wicked Cultured
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