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Definition of maven

maven

/ˈmeɪ.vən/
ma · ven
Plural:mavens
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• noun

1

North American An expert, connoisseur, or deeply knowledgeable enthusiast in a particular field, who often seeks to share their expertise with others.

Example

"As a longtime fashion maven, she could identify the designer and season of a garment at a single glance."

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• Rhymes for maven

• Nearby Words

mausoleum
mauve
mauvish
maven
maverick
maw
mawkish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into American English in the mid-20th century from Yiddish meyvn ('one who understands'), which ultimately derives from the Biblical Hebrew word mēbhīn, meaning 'understanding' or 'discerning'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maven. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maven
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