Maroon: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'maroon' originally referred to a type of fugitive slave community in the West Indies. These communities, also known as 'Maroons', were descendants of enslaved Africans who had escaped from plantations and formed their own settlements. Over time, the term came to be associated with the dark brownish-red color that was often worn by the Maroons. Today, 'maroon' is commonly used to describe both the color and the act of abandoning someone in a remote place.

See also: marooned.

Positioned at #21,273, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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