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pioneer

pi·o·neer

pioneer

 
 
pronunciation:
paI nir
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A pioneer is someone who is one of the first of a particular group to explore or live in a place.
American pioneers traveled long distances in covered wagons.
synonyms:
explorer, settler
definition 2: A pioneer is a person or group that is one of the first to do a particular thing.
The United States and Russia were pioneers in traveling through space.These scientists were pioneers in the treatment of disease.
similar words:
leader