maverick

🇺🇸 /ˈmævərɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmævərɪk/
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adjective
R

not following the usual rules or ideas, with unique thoughts

The senator is known for his maverick approach to policy-making.

noun
R

someone who is independent and has unusual opinions

The maverick director made waves with his unconventional film.

translation

adj. not following the usual rules or ideas, with unique thoughts
n. someone who is independent and has unusual opinions

Word Forms

Plural mavericks