Meaning Of The Word Contra-

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contra in American English 1
adverb: contrariwise; on or to the contrary
preposition: against; in opposition or contrast to

contra in American English 2
noun: a member of a counterrevolutionary guerrilla group in Nicaragua

contra- in British English
a member of any of the groups which sought to overthrow the Sandinista government in Nicaragua
against
against, opposite, opposed to, contrary
prefix: against; contrary; opposing; contrasting

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