Confederate
A citizen of the Confederate States of AmericaA citizen of the Confederate States of America.
» The confederate flag is so controversial.
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3 senses(historical)A citizen of the Confederate States of America.
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
(historical)A supporter of Confederation between Newfoundland and Canada.
(historical)A supporter of Irish Catholic self-rule during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Examples
39 sentencesThe confederate flag is so controversial.
Sami took pictures with a confederate flag.
Sami was seen with a confederate flag.
The confederate flag is synonymous of racism.
We don't want a confederate flag here.
Forms
plural: Confederates| Singular | Confederate |
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Synonyms
7 synonyms- someone who assists in a plot:collaboratorpartner in crime
- a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan):accomplice
Antonyms
1 antonymsSee also
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