Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛdərət/
noun a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an ally
A1 My confederate and I are working together on a school project.
A2 The confederates joined forces to fight against the enemy.
B1 The confederate states formed an alliance during the Civil War.
B2 The confederate army suffered a defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg.
C1 The confederate government faced challenges in maintaining control over its territories.
C2 The confederate leader made a strategic decision to retreat and regroup their forces.
verb to unite in a league, alliance, or conspiracy
A1 The two countries decided to confederate in order to strengthen their alliance.
A2 The tribes confederated to defend their land against outside threats.
B1 The political parties confederated to form a coalition government.
B2 The trade unions confederated to negotiate better working conditions for their members.
C1 The rebel groups confederated to overthrow the oppressive regime.
C2 The independent states confederated to create a united front against the invading army.
adjective united in a league, alliance, or conspiracy
A1 The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the Civil War.
A2 The confederate flag is a controversial symbol in the United States.
B1 The confederate states seceded from the Union in 1861.
B2 The confederate army suffered a major defeat at Gettysburg.
C1 The confederate government faced numerous challenges during the war.
C2 The confederate general made a strategic decision to retreat from the battlefield.
formal The confederate army fought against the Union during the Civil War.
informal My great-great-grandfather was a confederate soldier.
slang I can't believe he's still flying that confederate flag.
figurative The two companies were like confederates in their efforts to dominate the market.
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