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:SettlerColonistsomeone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
Type of:MastermindOriginatorConceiver
Verb
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
“This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants”
Similar:InitiateType of:MakeDoCauseopen up an area or prepare a way
“She pioneered a graduate program for women students”
Type of:IntroduceInnovateopen up and explore a new area
“pioneer space”
Type of:Explore
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- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
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- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA
Similar Words
- Initiate
- Groundbreaker
- Innovator
- Trailblazer