Contrada
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- proper noun
- Many tourists visit Contrada to experience its beautiful landscapes and historical architecture.
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Contrada is a small town nestled in the hills of Avellino, Campania, known for its rich cultural heritage.
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Opening the Heart of the Contrada
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"Well, the contrada can do almost anything to win," Polly had said.
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For centuries, the small town of Siena has provided members of its contrada with outlets for their passionate competitiveness.
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The blood of contrada rivalry runs thick, pulsing through centuries of broken alliances, treachery, and tradition.
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For example, in a study of cardiac patients, Contrada et al. (2004) reported that stronger religious beliefs were associated with fewer complications and shorter hospital stays after cardiac surgery, but they found no effect of the frequency of prayer on these outcomes.
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The annual festival in Contrada celebrates the local traditions and attracts visitors from all over Italy.
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Etymology
Contrada is an Italian name for a small district or village and comes from the Latin root contra, which means 'against' or 'opposite'. Think of a Contrada as a separate quarter or the 'area across' in a town, which is why many places in Italy are called Contrada.