maverick

Meanings

• noun

  An independent thinker who takes an unorthodox view or stands apart from established traditions.

  - "He was a maverick in the political world, always going against the party line."
  - "The maverick scientist challenged the accepted theory with his groundbreaking research."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈmævəɹik/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

heteroclite , individualist , lone gunman , nonconformist , rebel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maverick
avrick , brick , stick

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Variants

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maverick , mavericks

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Etymology

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Originated in the 16th century as a term for a cattle breeder who refused to brand his cattle. The term came to be used figuratively in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'maverick' comes from the Spanish word 'mavericko', meaning 'unbranded calf'.

2. In the United States, the term 'maverick' was first used in a political context to describe Senator John McCain.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebel: A person who rises in rebellion against authority or convention.

2. iconoclast: A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions, especially those regarded as sacred.

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Quotes

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1. Let him refind his inner rebel, the famous irreverent "maverick", let the tiger out of the cage.

   - Peggy Noonan,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},28–29 June 2008

2. This, of course, is dangerous for the rest of us. With one successfully repatriated daughter, Papi might yank us all out of college and send us back. Not to mention that it's out and out creepy that Fifi, the "maverick", is so changed.

   - Julia Alvarez,{it}How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents{/it},1991

3. In the Senate, however, he had established himself as a bright and prickly "maverick", not averse to sharp criticism of his own party, its policies, and its leaders, most especially Bill Clinton.

   - John Gregory Dunne,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},13 June 2002

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Culture

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In literature, 'maverick' is often used to describe characters who defy convention and challenge authority. In music, a maverick artist is one who pushes boundaries and experiments with new styles.

How to Memorize "maverick"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing alone, defying the crowd and their beliefs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a lone cowboy refusing to brand his cattle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase: 'Maverick - A person who goes against the herd, like a cow without a brand.'

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