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contrarian

[ kuhn-trair-ee-uhn ]
/ kənˈtrɛər i ən /
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noun
a person who takes an opposing view, especially one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters.
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British Dictionary definitions for contrarian

contrarian
/ (kənˈtrɛərɪən) /

noun
  1. a contrary or obstinate person
  2. (as modifier)a contrarian investor; contrarian instincts
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