Pioneer: meaning, definitions and examples
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pioneer
[ หpaษชษหnษชษr ]
explorer
A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
Synonyms
explorer, settler, trailblazer
Examples of usage
- He was a pioneer in the field of aviation.
- The pioneers who settled in the American West faced many hardships.
innovator
To develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).
Synonyms
innovate, introduce, pave the way
Examples of usage
- She pioneered the use of computer technology in education.
- Our company is pioneering new ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Translations
Translations of the word "pioneer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pioneiro
๐ฎ๐ณ pioneเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Pionier
๐ฎ๐ฉ perintis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตััะพะฟัะพั ะพะดะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ pionier
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใชใใข
๐ซ๐ท pionnier
๐ช๐ธ pionero
๐น๐ท รถncรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฒ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุฆุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ prลฏkopnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ priekopnรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ้ฉฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ pionir
๐ฎ๐ธ frumherji
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปาะฐัาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pioner
๐ฒ๐ฝ pionero
Word origin
The word 'pioneer' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle French word 'pionier', meaning foot soldier. It was later adopted into English to refer to someone who takes the lead in exploring new territories or developing new techniques. Pioneers have played a crucial role in the expansion of civilizations throughout history, often facing great challenges and risks in their endeavors.