Contra

/ˈkɑntrə/
/ˈkɒntrə/
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Other forms: Contras

Definitions of Contra
  1. noun
    a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
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    Nicaraguan
    a native or inhabitant of Nicaragua
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/ˈkɑntrə/
UK
/ˈkɒntrə/
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