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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

    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. Freedom to act. (as) free as a bird idiom. agency. at will idiom. autonomist. autonomous. blank cheque

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

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      MAVEN definition: 1. a person with good knowledge or...

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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 animal or an independent individual. See synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. 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.

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

    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.

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

    3 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.

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

    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.