Contra

[kɒntrә]

Definition

(noun.) a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua.

Checked by Leroy--From WordNet

Definition

(-) 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.

Checker: Noelle

Definition

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.

Checker: Sylvia