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confederate

intermediateB2

/kənˈfɛdərɪt/ · con-fed-er-ate

joined together for a common purpose.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

joined together for a common purpose.

کسی مشترکہ مقصد کے لیے مل کر کام کرنے والا۔

اتحاد

ittehaad

Synonyms

alliedjoinedassociatedمتحدملحقمفاہمتی

Antonyms

disjoinedseparateddividedالگخود مختارمنقسم

Common Collocations

  • confederate forces
  • confederate states
  • confederate alliance

Example Sentences

The confederate states fought together during the Civil War.

اتحادی ریاستوں نے خانہ جنگی کے دوران مل کر لڑائی کی۔

Ittehaadi riyasaton ne khana jangii ke doran mil kar ladai ki.

They formed a confederate alliance to strengthen their position.

انہوں نے اپنی پوزیشن کو مضبوط کرنے کے لیے ایک اتحاد قائم کیا۔

Unhon ne apni position ko mazboot karne ke liye ek ittehaad qaim kiya.

The confederate army was known for its strategy and unity.

اتحادی فوج اپنی حکمت عملی اور اتحاد کے لیے مشہور تھی۔

Ittehaadi fauj apni hikmat-e-amli aur ittehad ke liye mashhoor thi.

Easily Confused With

federate:A 'federate' refers to a member of a federation, which is a union of states with a central government, whereas 'confederate' emphasizes a looser alliance.

Word Family

confederation
nounاتحادیہ
federate
verbاتحاد کرنا
federation
nounوفاق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'confederate' as allies working together, almost like confetti at a celebration.

Imagine flags of different states merged together symbolizing unity.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

انسان کا اتحاد، اس کی طاقت ہے۔

Insaan ka ittehad, is ki taqat hai.

The unity of man is his strength.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "confoederatus" — joined together by an agreement

First known use: 15th century

The term 'confederate' evolved from Latin, signifying a partnership or alliance, particularly in political contexts.