Maroon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /mə-ˈrün/ ma·roon

Meaning & Definition of Maroon

Maroon (noun)

  1. a dark red
  2. a person who is marooned
  3. a Black person of the Americas who escaped slavery and formed or joined a free and often secluded settlement or a descendant of such a person; especially usually Maroon, a maroon of the West Indies or Guiana in the 17th and 18th centuries or a descendant of such a person

Maroon (verb)

  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 (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to remain behind

    "sailors marooned on a desert island"

    similar: abandon, desert, forsake, leave, quit, strand, walk away from, walk out on
    related: discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice, distance, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect
    opposite: reclaim
    near: harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Maroon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Maroon:

abandon, desert, forsake, leave, quit, strand, walk away from, walk out on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Maroon

Words with the opposite meaning of Maroon:

reclaim

Related Words for Maroon

discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice

Near Antonyms of Maroon

harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

Word Forms of Maroon

Inflections: marooned, marooning, maroons

Origin & Etymology of Maroon

French marron Spanish chestnut

First known use: 1779

Frequently Asked Questions about Maroon

What does "Maroon" mean?

"Maroon" means a dark red. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a dark red.

What is another word for "Maroon"?

Other words for "Maroon" include abandon, desert, forsake, leave, quit, strand, walk away from and walk out on. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Maroon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Maroon"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Maroon". Common alternatives include abandon, desert, forsake, leave, quit, strand, walk away from and walk out on.

What is the opposite of "Maroon"?

Antonyms of "Maroon" include reclaim. Near antonyms include harbor, have, hold and keep.

How do you use "Maroon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Maroon" in a sentence: "sailors marooned on a desert island".

Is "Maroon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Maroon" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Maroon"?

"Maroon" is pronounced /mə-ˈrün/ and divided into syllables as ma·roon.

What is the origin of the word "Maroon"?

"Maroon" comes from French marron Spanish chestnut. First known use: 1779.