HyperDic: maverick

English > 3 senses of the word maverick:
ADJECTIVEallmaverick, irregular, unorthodoxindependent in behavior or thought
NOUNperson maverick, rebelsomeone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
animalmaverickan unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf)
maverick > pronunciation
Soundsmae'verihk; mae'vrihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > maverick: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningIndependent in behavior or thought.
Example "maverick politicians"
Synonymsirregular, unorthodox
Broaderunconventionalnot conforming to accepted rules or standards
Spanishdisidente, inconformista
Catalandissident, inconformista, individualista
Nounsmavericksomeone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
English > maverick: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who exhibits great independence in thought and action.
Synonymrebel
Broadernonconformist, recusantsomeone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
Spanishrebelde
Catalanrebel
Adjectivesmaverickindependent in behavior or thought
English > maverick: 3 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAn unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it.
Broadercalfyoung of domestic cattle
Spanishres sin marcar

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