confederate confederate /kənˈfɛdɝˌeɪt/

adjective

1. United in a confederacy or league  ( allied , confederate , confederative )
   united in a confederacy or league
   

noun

1. A person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)  ( confederate , accomplice )
   a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
   
2. Someone who assists in a plot  ( confederate , henchman , partner in crime , collaborator )
   someone who assists in a plot
   

verb

1. Form a confederation with; of nations  ( confederate )
   form a confederation with; of nations
   
2. Form a group or unite  ( confederate , band together )
   form a group or unite
    The groups banded together
   The groups banded together
   

 Confederate

adjective

1. () Of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War  ( Confederate )
   of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War
    Confederate soldiers
   Confederate soldiers
   

noun

1. () A supporter of the Confederate States of America  ( Confederate )
   a supporter of the Confederate States of America
    The museum had a section dedicated to Confederate history and artifacts.
   The museum had a section dedicated to Confederate history and artifacts.