"Contra" means "against" or "in contrast to"[1]. The author has a position that is against Wirecutter's position. It is a Latin borrowing. [1] https://www.merr

"Contra" means "against" or "in contrast to"[1]. The author has a position that is against Wirecutter's position. It is a Latin borrowing. [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contra https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contra