pioneer

noun
UK: /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/
US: /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

  1. A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

    1. Daniel Boone was a pioneer.
    2. The pioneers traveled west in covered wagons to settle new lands.

  2. A person who is among the first to research and develop a new area of knowledge or activity.

    1. She is a pioneer in medical research.
    2. Marie Curie was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity.

Synonyms

explorer developer founder
pioneer verb

  1. To be the first to explore or develop something new.

    1. They will pioneer new technology.
    2. The company pioneered a new approach to marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pioneer" in English means: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area., A person who is among the first to research and develop a new area of knowledge or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "pioneer" is /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/ in British English and /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pioneer": explorer, developer, founder.

Example usage of "pioneer": "Daniel Boone was a pioneer.". More examples on the page.