trailblazer

noun
UK: /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zər/
US: /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/

  1. A person who is the first to do something important and makes it possible for others to do it later.

    1. She is a real trailblazer in her field.
    2. As a trailblazer in medicine, Dr. Evans faced many obstacles during her career.

  2. A person who creates a new path or way of doing something.

    1. He's a trailblazer in the world of art.
    2. The company is seen as a trailblazer in developing innovative technologies.

Synonyms

pioneer groundbreaker leader trendsetter
trailblazer verb

  1. To create a new path or way of doing something, leading the way for others.

    1. She hopes to trailblaze a new approach to education.
    2. This organization aims to trailblaze sustainable practices within the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trailblazer" in English means: A person who is the first to do something important and makes it possible for others to do it later., A person who creates a new path or way of doing something..

The phonetic transcription of "trailblazer" is /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zər/ in British English and /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trailblazer": pioneer, groundbreaker, leader, trendsetter.

Example usage of "trailblazer": "She is a real trailblazer in her field.". More examples on the page.