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Meaning of contrarian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈtrɛ(ə)riən/

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  1. Noun

    contrarian

    Definitions

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

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