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 Definitions of Contra  [ˈkɒn trə]  

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Definition of 'Contra' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (prep.) contra
against; in opposition or contrast to.

2. (adv.) contra
on or to the contrary.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < L contrā)

Definition of 'Contra' Webster Dictionary 

1.  Contra
a Latin adverb and preposition, signifying against, contrary, in opposition, etc., entering as a prefix into the composition of many English words. Cf. Counter, adv. & pref

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