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Synonyms & Similar Words
trailblazer
innovator
groundbreaker
settler
colonizer
frontiersman
explorer
discoverer
inventor
founder
leader
pathfinder
precursor
forerunner
vanguard
champion
promoter
advocate
proponent
enthusiast
supporter
initiator
instigator
originator
creator
developer
entrepreneur
experimenter
researcher
scientist
Meaning of Pioneer
A person who is among the first to do something or go somewhere.
Definitions
- A person who is among the first to do something or go somewhere
- * A person who helps to open up a new area of knowledge or activity
- * A person who settles in a new area or region
Etymology of Pioneer
The word "pioneer" originated in the mid-17th century from the Old French word "pionier", meaning "foot soldier" or "laborer", which is derived from the Middle French word "pion", meaning "foot soldier" or "pauper"
Historically, the term referred to a foot soldier or a laborer who preceded an army to prepare the ground for their advance
Over time, the term took on a broader meaning to include anyone who is among the first to do something or go somewhere, such as settlers, explorers, or innovators
Example Uses
- The pioneers of the American West faced many challenges as they settled in the new territory
- * She was a pioneer in the field of computer science, developing new algorithms and programming languages
- * The company was a pioneer in the development of renewable energy sources
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
follower
imitator
copier
mimic
duplicate
replica
reproduction
carbon copy
duplicate
echo
replica
simulation
imitation
fake
pretender
charlatan
deceiver
cheat
fraud
hoaxer
impersonator