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pro-confederate

pro-con·fed·er·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh adjective, noun kuh n-fed-er-it, -fed-rit]
    • /proʊ adjective, noun kənˈfɛd ər ɪt, -ˈfɛd rɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh adjective, noun kuh n-fed-er-it, -fed-rit]
    • /proʊ adjective, noun kənˈfɛd ər ɪt, -ˈfɛd rɪt/

Definitions of pro-confederate word

  • adjective pro-confederate united in a league, alliance, or conspiracy. 1
  • adjective pro-confederate (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Confederate States of America: the Confederate army. 1
  • noun pro-confederate a person, group, nation, etc., united with others in a confederacy; an ally. 1
  • noun pro-confederate an accomplice, especially in a mischievous or criminal act. 1
  • noun pro-confederate (initial capital letter) U.S. History. a supporter of the Confederate States of America. 1

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Origin of pro-confederate

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English confederat < Late Latin confoederātus (past participle of confoederāre to unite in a league), equivalent to con- con- + foeder- (stem of foedus) treaty (see fidelity) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Pro-confederate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pro-confederate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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