Anticontra

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposed to the Nicaraguan Contras, right-wing paramilitaries fighting the Sandinista regime. historical, not-comparable

    "In the Senate, Alan J. Dixon, new to the anticontra team, is part of a movement gathering signatures on a letter asking President Reagan to overturn the embargo if peace breaks out."

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"In the Senate, Alan J. Dixon, new to the anticontra team, is part of a movement gathering signatures on a letter asking President Reagan to overturn the embargo if peace breaks out."

Etymology

From anti- + contra.

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