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☆ mav·er·ick (mav′ər ik, mav′rik)

noun

  1. an unbranded animal, esp. a strayed calf
  2. Informal a person who takes an independent stand, as in politics, from that of a party or group

Etymology: after S. Maverick (1803-70), Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle

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maverick Synonyms

maverick

modif.

in opposition, in revolt, contentious, aberrant, nonconformist; see also quarrelsome 1, radical 2, unusual 2.


maverick

n.

  1. Calf

    unbranded calf, yearling, renegade calf; see animal 2, calf.

  2. Nonconformist

    dissenter, malcontent, extremist; see nonconformist, radical.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

maverick Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • play: Griffiths plays a maverick but inspirational teacher who wins the adoration of his sixth-formers as they study to win a place at Oxbridge.

Adjective modifier

  • fellow: He exchanged harsh words and occasionally fisticuffs with fellow mouthy mavericks like Spike Lee, Oliver Stone and producer Don Murphy.

Modifies a noun

  • cop: Enter maverick cop " Eagle " Li ( Lee ), whose driving passion becomes the apprehension of Jeff's tortured soul.

Noun used with modifier

  • quot: Like quot maverick lowenstein said a. A friendly form their access.

Possessives

  • tradition: Philip Kitcher has described a ' maverick ' tradition in the philosophy of mathematics which emphasizes the practice and human side of mathematics.

Preposition: of

  • cinema: If you are a curious beginner, it's a gripping, entertaining autobiography of one of the true mavericks of American cinema.
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