pioneer

noun

  1. 1

    one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

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

  2. 2

    someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

verb

  1. 1

    open up and explore a new area

    pioneer space

  2. 2

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

    This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants

  3. 3

    open up an area or prepare a way

    She pioneered a graduate program for women students

Synonyms

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