How to Pronounce "confederate"
word
kuhn-FE-duh-rit
kuhn-FE-duh-rit
Definition
A confederate is a person who works together with someone, often secretly, to achieve a goal. It can mean someone helping in a crime, or a member of a group or alliance, especially in historical contexts.
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FE-duh-rit
UK
kuhn-FE-duh-rit
Listen in Context
The thief escaped with the help of a confederate.
Each confederate played a part in the plan.
The confederate states fought against the Union in the Civil War.
She acted as a confederate during the experiment, pretending to be a stranger.