Definition of confederate
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: united in a league : allied
2
capitalized
: of or relating to the Confederate States of America
confederate
nounDefinition of confederate (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: ally, accomplice
2
capitalized
: an adherent of the Confederate States of America or their cause
confederate
verb
confederated; confederating
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