Meaning and usage of the word maverick in English

Meaning of vocabulary maverick

maverickadjective

maverick

/ˈmævərɪk//ˈmævərɪk/

Origin of the word maverick

The word "maverick" originates from the name of **Samuel Maverick**, a 19th-century Texas rancher. He was known for **not branding his cattle**, which made them difficult to distinguish from others. This practice was considered unconventional and even rebellious at the time. Thus, "maverick" came to symbolize **independence, nonconformity, and a rebellious spirit**. The term eventually gained broader use and now describes any individual who is independent, unorthodox, or challenges established norms.

Vocabulary summary maverick

typenoun, (US, American)

meaningunmarked calf

meaningorganized party member; independent political activist; intellectual who refuses to conform to social norms

typejournalize

meaning(US, US idiom) to go astray

Example of vocabulary mavericknamespace

  • He is a true maverick in the industry, constantly pushing the boundaries with his innovative ideas.
  • The company's CEO is known as a maverick leader, willing to take risks and make unconventional decisions.
  • The young scientist's research has been classified as maverick, going against established theories and research results.
  • In politics, she has earned the reputation of being a maverick, going against her own party's policies.
  • His unconventional business strategy has earned him the title of a maverick in the market, defying industry norms.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary maverick

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