maverick
|mav-er-ick|
B2
/ˈmævərɪk/
independent thinker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maverick' originates from the name of Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century American cattleman who did not brand his cattle.
Historical Evolution
'maverick' was initially used to describe unbranded cattle and eventually became a term for an independent person.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unbranded cattle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an independent person.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party.
He was considered a maverick in the political world.
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Adjective 1
characterized by independence of thought and action.
Her maverick approach to problem-solving was refreshing.
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