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
verbconfederated; confederating
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