Maverick Definition

măvər-ĭk, măvrĭk
noun
A person who shows independence of thought and action, especially by refusing to adhere to the policies of a group to which he or she belongs.
American Heritage
An unbranded animal, esp. a strayed calf.
Webster's New World
A person who takes an independent stand, as in politics, from his or her party or group.
Webster's New World

An unbranded range animal.

Wiktionary

One who does not abide by rules.

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adjective
Characterized by or displaying independence of thought and action.
Maverick politicians; a maverick decision.
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Other Word Forms of Maverick

Noun

Singular:
maverick
Plural:
mavericks

Origin of Maverick

  • From the surname of Texas lawyer Samuel Maverick, who refused to brand his cattle. The surname Maverick is of Welsh origin, from Welsh mawr-rwyce, meaning "valiant hero". An alternative etymology proposes the Hebrew word מבריק (maḇərīq) "shiny, brilliant" as origin.

    From Wiktionary

  • Possibly after Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803–1870), American cattleman who left the calves in his herd unbranded

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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