Pioneer: meaning, definitions and examples

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pioneer

 

[ หŒpaษชษ™หˆnษชษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pioneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ pioneเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pionier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perintis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ัˆะพะฟั€ะพั…ะพะดะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pionier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚คใ‚ชใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pionnier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pionero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถncรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์ฒ™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏkopnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priekopnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ˆ้ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pionir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumherji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ะฐัˆา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pioner

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pionero

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,090 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.