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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"
Add to word list. a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way: a political maverick. He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
3 days ago · countable noun. If you describe someone as a maverick, you mean that they are unconventional and independent, and do not think or behave in the same way as other people. He was too much of a maverick ever to hold high office. Synonyms: rebel, radical, dissenter, individualist More Synonyms of maverick.
Definitions of maverick. noun. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action. synonyms: rebel. see more. noun. an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it. see more. adjective. independent in behavior or thought. “ maverick politicians” synonyms: irregular, unorthodox.
What does the word maverick mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word maverick. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. maverick has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. animals (1860s) politics (1880s) See meaning & use. How is the word maverick pronounced? British English.
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.
Definition of maverick adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. /ˈmævrɪk/ , /ˈmævərɪk/ a person who does not behave or think like everyone else, but who has independent, unusual opinions a political maverick. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
