pathfinder

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːθfaɪndər/
US: /ˈpæθfaɪndər/

  1. A person who finds a way through an unknown or difficult place.

    1. The pathfinder led the group through the forest.
    2. As a pathfinder in her field, she opened doors for many young scientists.

  2. A person who explores new ideas or ways of doing things.

    1. He is a pathfinder in modern art.
    2. The company is a pathfinder in using artificial intelligence for marketing.

  3. A scout or reconnaissance aircraft or vehicle.

    1. The pathfinder plane flew ahead of the main fleet.
    2. A pathfinder vehicle was sent to locate the enemy positions.

Synonyms

pioneer explorer scout trailblazer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pathfinder" in English means: A person who finds a way through an unknown or difficult place., A person who explores new ideas or ways of doing things., A scout or reconnaissance aircraft or vehicle..

The phonetic transcription of "pathfinder" is /ˈpɑːθfaɪndər/ in British English and /ˈpæθfaɪndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pathfinder": pioneer, explorer, scout, trailblazer.

Example usage of "pathfinder": "The pathfinder led the group through the forest.". More examples on the page.