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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

maroons

/məˈruːnz/ noun · British & US
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What does maroons mean?

noun

A group of people who have been abandoned or left to fend for themselves, often in a remote or inaccessible area. A type of escaped or abandoned prisoner, especially one who has been left on a deserted island.

Example

"The maroons had been living on the island for years, surviving on coconuts and fish."

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