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maven

 

[ หˆmeษชvษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expert

A maven is an expert or connoisseur, someone who has deep knowledge or understanding of a particular field or subject. The term often implies that the person not only possesses expertise, but also actively shares their knowledge with others. This sharing of information can take many forms, including teaching, mentoring, or simply offering advice based on their experience. Mavens are often trusted sources of information and can influence others' opinions or actions through their insights.

Synonyms

authority, expert, guru, specialist, whiz

Examples of usage

  • She is a maven in sustainable living practices.
  • As a tech maven, he frequently speaks at industry conferences.
  • The fashion maven shared her insights on the latest trends.
  • He became a travel maven by visiting dozens of countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "maven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mestre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคทเคœเฅเคž

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Meister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ahli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะนัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mistrz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้”ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maestro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท usta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ฌธ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุจูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mistr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majster

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meistari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะฑะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ usta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maestro

Word origin

The word 'maven' originates from the Yiddish word 'meyvn', which translates to 'one who understands'. This term itself is derived from the Hebrew word 'mevin', meaning 'to understand' or 'to comprehend'. It became popular in American English in the 1960s, especially in contexts related to consumers and marketing, where it was used to describe individuals with specialized knowledge who can influence the purchase decisions of others. The rise of the term can be linked to a growing emphasis on expertise and authority in various fields, particularly in relation to consumer behavior and social dynamics. Today, 'maven' continues to be used to denote someone who not only has knowledge, but also possesses the ability to share that knowledge effectively with others, making it a key concept in marketing, social influence, and networking.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,934, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.