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"A person who holds a contrary view, particularly someone who disagrees with the majority opinion, especially in economic matters." more

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As a contrarian, he challenged the conventional wisdom in scientific circles.
The contrarians at the meeting questioned the scientific basis of the research findings.

Contrarian

kuhn-trair-ee-uhn
nounA person who holds a contrary view, particularly someone who disagrees with the majority opinion, especially in economic matters.
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Last Updated On: June 2, 2024
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