maroon
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Definition of maroon
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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
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verbDefinition 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
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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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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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Kids Definition of maroon
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: to abandon in a place that is difficult to escape from The sailors were marooned on an island.
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nounKids Definition of maroon (Entry 2 of 2)
: a dark red
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