n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' trer- ē - ə n, kän-
Function: noun
Date: 1657
: a person who takes a contrary position or attitude specifically : an investor who buys shares of stock when most others are selling and sells when others are buying
– contrarian adjective
– con · trar · i · an · ism \ - ə - ˌ niz- ə m \ noun