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maverick

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Learn the meaning of maverick with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

maverick

(noun)

Meaning

an independent-minded person

Example

"As a maverick in her field, she often surprised others with her unconventional ideas."

Synonyms

nonconformistindividualistrebel

Antonyms

followerconformisttraditionalist

More about this word

Word origin
From American Spanish 'maverick', referring to unbranded cattle.