confederate

[kənˈfedərət]

confederate Definition

  • 1a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal
  • 2a supporter of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War

Using confederate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confederate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The confederates planned the heist for months.

  • Example

    He was a confederate of the notorious gang leader.

  • Example

    Many confederates were against the abolition of slavery.

  • Example

    The confederate army suffered a major defeat at Gettysburg.

confederate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for confederate

Idioms Using confederate

  • in league with someone

    to be working together with someone, especially in something secret or illegal

    Example

    The corrupt politician was in league with several confederates.

  • someone who shares a common destiny or outcome with another person

    Example

    As survivors of the plane crash, they became confederates of fate, forever linked by their shared experience.

  • someone who agrees to keep quiet about something, especially something illegal or embarrassing

    Example

    The confederates of silence refused to testify in court, even though they knew the truth.

Phrases with confederate

  • the flag of the Confederate States of America, which is controversial due to its association with slavery and racism

    Example

    The display of the confederate flag is banned in some public places.

  • a soldier who fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War

    Example

    My great-grandfather was a confederate soldier who fought in the Battle of Bull Run.

  • a statue or other structure erected in memory of the soldiers who fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War

    Example

    The removal of confederate monuments has been a topic of debate in recent years.

Origins of confederate

from Latin 'confoederatus', meaning 'having formed a league'

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Summary: confederate in Brief

The term 'confederate' [kənˈfedərət] refers to a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal, or a supporter of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. It can denote allies or accomplices, as in 'The confederates planned the heist for months,' or have historical significance, as in 'The confederate army suffered a major defeat at Gettysburg.' Phrases like 'confederate flag' and idioms like 'in league with someone' add further context.