What does MAVEN mean?

Definition of Maven

A maven is a person who has expert knowledge or is highly skilled in a particular subject or field.

Pronunciations of Maven

• US: /ˈmeɪ.vən/
• UK: /ˈmeɪ.vən/

Origin and Usage of Maven

The word "maven" comes from the Yiddish word "meyvn," which means "one who understands." It was first used in English in the 1950s to describe someone who is knowledgeable about a particular subject or field. Maven is often used in the context of marketing and advertising to describe people who are influential in a particular industry or market.

Synonyms of Maven

• Expert
• Specialist
• Authority
• Guru
• Whiz

Related Words to Maven

• Amend
• Coven
• Haven
• Raven
• Seven

Example Sentences with Maven

• She is a maven in the field of artificial intelligence.
• He is a marketing maven who has helped many companies increase their sales.
• The company hired a maven to help them with their social media strategy.