Pioneer

verb
,paɪə'nir

Noun

  • one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

    they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them

    Type of:SettlerColonist
  • someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

    Similar:GroundbreakerInnovatorTrailblazer
    Type of:MastermindOriginatorConceiver

Verb

  • take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

    This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants

    Similar:Initiate
    Type of:MakeDoCause
  • open up an area or prepare a way

    She pioneered a graduate program for women students

    Type of:IntroduceInnovate
  • open up and explore a new area

    pioneer space

    Type of:Explore

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