Word meaning
maverick
noun · MAV-er-ik
What does maverick mean?
Maverick means an independent-minded person who does not go along with the group.
Maverick in a sentence
“The senator was a maverick who often voted against her party.”
Synonyms for maverick
- nonconformist
- individualist
- rebel
Where does maverick come from?
From Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who did not brand his calves.
How to remember maverick
- Say it out loud a few times: MAV-er-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using maverick, about something that happened to you today.
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