First Known Use: 14th century
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1confederate
adjective con·fed·er·ate \kən-ˈfe-d(ə-)rət\
Definition of CONFEDERATE
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: united in a league : allied
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capitalized : of or relating to the Confederate States of America

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Origin of CONFEDERATE
Middle English confederat, from Late Latin confoederatus, past participle of confoederare to unite by a league, from Latin com- + foeder-, foedus compact — more at federal
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2confederate
noun
: a person who helps someone do something
Confederate : a soldier, citizen, or supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
Full Definition of CONFEDERATE
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: ally, accomplice
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capitalized : an adherent of the Confederate States of America or their cause
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First Known Use of CONFEDERATE
15th century
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3confederate
verb con·fed·er·ate \-ˈfe-də-ˌrāt\
con·fed·er·at·edcon·fed·er·at·ing
Definition of CONFEDERATE
transitive verb
: to unite in a confederacy
intransitive verb
: to band together
— con·fed·er·a·tive \-ˈfe-d(ə-)rə-tiv, -də-ˌrā-\ adjective
First Known Use of CONFEDERATE
1531
CONFEDERATE Defined for Kids
1confederate
adjective con·fed·er·ate \kən-ˈfe-də-rət\
Definition of CONFEDERATE for Kids
1
: united in a league
2
cap : of or relating to the southern Confederacy <Her grandfather collected Confederate stamps.>
2confederate
noun
Definition of CONFEDERATE for Kids
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: a member of a league of persons, parties, or states
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cap : a soldier of or a person who sided with the southern Confederacy
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