Pioneer

Pronunciation: /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

Pioneer (noun)

  1. a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.
  2. a person who is the first to develop or use new ideas or methods.

Examples

  • The pioneer discovered new lands beyond the mountains.
  • As a pioneer, she mapped uncharted territories.

Common collocations: brave pioneer, pioneer spirit, pioneer in technology, industry pioneer, pioneer a technique

Pioneer (verb)

  1. to be the first to do something new or important.

Examples

  • They pioneered new methods in agriculture.
  • She pioneered the use of solar panels in homes.

Synonyms of Pioneer

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Pioneer

  • — someone who follows rather than leads
  • — someone who copies rather than originates