maverick (n.)

  1. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

    [ Syn: rebel ]

  2. an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

    maverick (adj.)

  1. independent in behavior or thought; she led a somewhat irregular private life; maverick politicians

    [ Syn: irregular , unorthodox ]

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