maverick

mav·er·ick  (mvr-k, mvrk)

n.

1. An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it.

2. One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter.

adj.

Being independent in thought and action or exhibiting such independence: maverick politicians; a maverick decision.

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[Possibly after Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803-1870), American cattleman who left the calves in his herd unbranded .]

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maverick

Noun

1. a person of independent or unorthodox views

2. (in the US and Canada) an unbranded stray calf

Adjective

(of a person or his or her views) independent and unorthodox [after Samuel A. Maverick, Texas rancher]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	maverick - someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action rebel recusant, nonconformist - someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
	2.	maverick - an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it calf - young of domestic cattle
Adj.	1.	maverick - independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians" unorthodox, irregular unconventional - not conforming to accepted rules or standards; "her unconventional dress and hair style"

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maverick

noun 1. rebel, radical, dissenter, individualist, protester, eccentric, heretic, nonconformist, iconoclast, dissentient << OPPOSITE traditionalist

adjective 2. rebel, radical, dissenting, individualistic, eccentric, heretical, iconoclastic, nonconformist

Translations

maverick [ˈmævrɪk] n (fig) → inconformista m/f; persona independiente

maverick [ˈmævrɪk] n (fig) → franc-tireur m, non-conformiste m/f

maverick [ˈmævrɪk] n (dissenter) → Abtrünnige(r) m;

(independent thinker) → Querdenker m

maverick [ˈmævərɪk] n (fig) → chi sta fuori del branco