maroon
noun (1)
ma·roon
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Definition of maroon
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
capitalized
: a fugitive black slave of the West Indies and Guiana in the 17th and 18th centuries
also
: a descendant of such a slave
2
: a person who is marooned
maroon
verb
marooned;
marooning;
maroons
Definition of maroon (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to put ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave to one's fate
2
: to place or leave in isolation or without hope of ready escape
maroon
noun (2)Definition of maroon (Entry 3 of 3)
: a dark red
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Synonyms & Antonyms for maroon
Synonyms: Verb
abandon, desert, forsake, leave, quit, strand
Antonyms: Verb
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More Definitions for maroon
maroon
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of maroon
: to leave (someone) in a place (such as an island) that is difficult or impossible to get away from
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maroon
verb
ma·roon
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marooned;
marooning
Kids Definition of maroon
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to abandon in a place that is difficult to escape from
The sailors were marooned on an island.
maroon
nounKids Definition of maroon (Entry 2 of 2)
: a dark red
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