maroon
Pronunciation:
/məˈɹuːn/noun
Definitions
An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves.
A castaway; a person who has been marooned.
Synonyms:castaway
verb
Definitions
To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.
adjective
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Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.