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   Mav·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"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.

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   What does it mean to be a maverick?

   • The term maverick was used to describe an unbranded steer or cow in a herd. It also applied to a motherless calf. Some people confuse that with being a rouge. A Maverick can be some one who is inovative. They tend to be non-conformist, without being a fool about it. They find new ways to do things that break traditional molds.

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   What is the definition of a maverick?

   • mav•er•ick (ˈmæv ər ɪk, ˈmæv rɪk) n. 1. an unbranded animal, esp. a motherless calf. 2. a person who takes a stand independent of others in a group. [1865–70, Amer.; after Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), Texas pioneer who left his calves unbranded]

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   What does a maverick mean?

   • Maverick. Innovative. Goal-oriented. Visionary. Flexible. Mavericks are visionaries who want to achieve what’s never been achieved before. They’re not fans of the status quo and will shake things up. Mavericks tend to be innovative, influential, daring, and direct—with a remarkably high tolerance for taking chances. Watch video.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maverickMaverick Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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   MAVERICK definition: 1. a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected…. Learn more.

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6. www.dictionary.com › browse › maverickMAVERICK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › maverickMAVERICK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › maverickMAVERICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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    Maverick can mean a type of cattle, a political independent, or a person who does not conform to social norms. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and examples of this word from the Oxford English Dictionary.