This is the 10366th most frequent Spanish word.
confederado
"Confederado" means "confederate" or "allied in a confederation."
In this context, 'confederado' is used as an adjective to describe a government that is part of or associated with a confederation.
El gobierno confederado aprobó nuevas leyes.
The confederate government passed new laws.
Here, 'confederados' is a noun referring to members or supporters of a confederation.
Los confederados se reunieron para discutir sus estrategias.
The confederates gathered to discuss their strategies.
In this usage, 'confederado' describes a system organized as a confederation.