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    maverick
    /ˈmav(ə)rɪk/

    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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAVERICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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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      CALF definition: 1. a young cow, or the young of various...

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      Finnish definition: 1. belonging to or relating to Finland,...

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

    Learn the origin and usage of the word maverick, which can mean an unbranded calf, an independent individual, or a dissenting person. See synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAVERICK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

    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. www.thefreedictionary.com › maverickMaverick - definition of maverick by The Free Dictionary

    A maverick is a person who shows independence of thought and action, or an unbranded animal, especially a calf. Find out the origin, usage and translations of the word maverick in this comprehensive online dictionary.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAVERICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 days ago · Learn the meaning of maverick as a noun and an adjective, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the origin, frequency, and usage of maverick in British and American English, and see related words and sentences.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maverickMaverick - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.