Definition of contra Contra
/kɑˈntɹʌ/ - [kantru] - con•tra
We found 8 definitions of contra from 4 different sources.
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What does contra mean?
WordNet
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| contra - a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua |
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Wiktionary 
- contra (Noun)
A deal to swap goods or services. - contra (Noun)
An entry that cancels another entry. - contra (Noun)
Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e. g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass . - contra (Noun)
contra dance . - contra (Adverb)
To the contrary to something.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- 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.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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contra
kon′tra, adv. and prep. against, opposite: in front of: to the contrary: a doublet of Counter- (mus.), signifying an octave lower than the typical form, as in contrabass, &c. See Appendix
