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 Definitions of contrarian  [ənˈtrɛər i ən]  

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

1. (n.) contrarian
a person who takes an opposing view, esp. one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters.

2. (adj.) contrarian
disagreeing with or proceeding against current opinion or established practice.

Etymology:  (1975–80)

Definition of 'contrarian' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) contrarian
an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors

'contrarian' - Nearby Entries  

contraption  contrapuntal  contrapuntist  contrarian  contrariety  contrarily  contrariness  



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