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counter-trend noun[ C ] (alsocountertrend)uk /ˈkaʊn.təˌtrend/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌtrend/ a trend (= a general change or development) that is opposite to an existing trend: As we've often discussed, every trend results in a counter-trend. counter-trend to"For Sale" signs in many areas reveal a distressing countertrend to the home-ownership boom. counter-trend rallyI believe that when this countertrend rally in the stock market is over, there will be a nightmare of a downturn. We're seeing a counter-trend, with communities forming their own independent banks. Two counter-trends are causing serious concern about the future of heart disease in this country. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Lifestyles & their study anthropogenic anthropological anthropologically anthropologist anthropology cultural critic cultural criticism cultural diffusion cultural ecology cultural geography ethnologically ethnologist ethnology hermetic socioculturally sub-trend superorganic the global village trend vegetate |