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- DictionaryMav·er·ick/ˈmav(ə)rik/
noun
- 1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person: "he's the maverick of the fashion scene"
- 2. an unbranded calf or yearling. North American
adjective
- 1. unorthodox: "a maverick detective"
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Learn the origin and usage of the word maverick, which can mean an unbranded animal or an independent individual. See synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.
MAVERICK definition: 1. a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected…. Learn more.
a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers: His unusual techniques made him a maverick of modern dance. a person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas: You can't muzzle a maverick.
Maverick can mean a person who acts independently or a young cow that is not branded. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
A maverick is a rebel, someone who shows a lot of independence. A maverick on a motorcycle might blaze her own trail, traveling around the country and earning money by performing in rodeos.
Maverick is a noun or adjective that means a person or animal who is independent or unconventional. It comes from the name of a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.
4 days ago · Maverick can mean an unbranded calf or a person who is unconventional and independent. Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of this word from Collins English Dictionary.
