Maven

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        A trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass his knowledge on to others.
      
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        In 
      
      
        <u>network theory </wiki/Network_theory></u>
      
      
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        <u>sociology </wiki/Sociology></u>
      
      
        , a maven is someone who has a disproportionate influence on other members of the network. 
        The role of mavens in propagating knowledge and preferences has been established in 
        various domains, from politics to social trends.
      
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