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Contra
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə/
US
/ˈkɑn.trə/
Translation of "contra" into Russian
contra
Noun
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə/
US
/ˈkɑn.trə/
contra
contras pl
The rebels were known as the contra.
Повстанцы были известны как контра.
Definitions
contra
Noun
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə/
US
/ˈkɑn.trə/
A member of a guerrilla force in Nicaragua that opposed the Sandinista government in the 1980s, often supported by the United States.
The Contras were involved in a prolonged conflict with the Sandinista government during the 1980s.
contra
Adjective
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə/
US
/ˈkɑn.trə/
Relating to or associated with the Nicaraguan Contra guerrillas, or expressing opposition to the Sandinista government.
The U.S. covertly provided funds for contra operations.
contra
Adverb
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə/
US
/ˈkɑn.trə/
On the contrary; in opposition (used especially in scholarly or legal citations to present an authority that supports an opposing view).
Contra, see Smith v. Jones, 123 F.3d 456 (9th Cir. 1997).
contra
Preposition
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə/
US
/ˈkɑn.trə/
Against; in opposition to.
The new policy was implemented contra the advice of the experts.