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maverick

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IPA /ˈmævərɪk/

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Having independent ideas and behaving differently from what a group expects.

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maverick/ˈmævərɪk/

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A group follows its usual approach
One thinker develops an independent approach

A maverick approach departs from the group's usual ideas.

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The film celebrates a maverick artist who refuses to follow fashion.
Her maverick approach challenged the company's usual way of designing products.

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maverick — Having independent ideas and behaving differently from what a group expects.

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Having independent ideas and behaving differently from what a group expects.

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Word origin

From the surname of Samuel A. Maverick, an American cattle owner; the word first referred to unbranded cattle.

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Maverick approach and maverick thinker emphasise independence from accepted habits.

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