pioneer

Pluralpioneers

Formspioneers, pioneering, pioneered

1. 1
   nouncountable

   Someone who is first or among the first to explore or work in a new field.

   Like the first person to walk a new path so others can follow it.

   She was a pioneer in early computer programming.

   The pioneers of space travel took enormous risks.

   Similartrailblazer, innovator, pathfinder

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2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To be the first to do or make something new, so that others can follow.

   Like being the first to cut a trail through a forest for others to use.

   The company pioneered a new way to recycle plastic.

   They hope to pioneer cheaper solar panels.

   Similardevelop, originate, introduce, spearhead

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   Someone who travels into new or wild land ahead of others, making it ready for them.

   Like the first family to move into an empty land and build a home where others can join.

   The pioneers crossed the plains in covered wagons.

   Her grandfather was a pioneer who settled the valley.

   Similarsettler, frontiersman, trailblazer

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A soldier who builds roads, digs trenches, and makes bridges as an army moves forward.

   Like a work crew that goes ahead to clear the road before a parade.

   The pioneers cleared a path through the forest for the troops.

   Each pioneer carried tools for digging and building.

   Similarsapper, engineer

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A member of a European group whose members promise not to drink alcohol.

   Like joining a club where everyone agrees to give up something together.

   As a pioneer, she had promised never to touch alcohol.

   The pioneers in the parish wore a small pin to show their pledge.

   Similarteetotaler, abstainer

6. 6
   nouncountable

   A child member of a Communist youth group, usually a step before joining the Party.

   Like being in a youth club that gets members ready for a bigger group later.

   As a pioneer, he wore a red scarf to school each day.

   The young pioneers marched in the parade on May Day.

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7. 7
   nounSingaporecountable

   Alternative letter-case form of Pioneer. It means an older long-time Singaporean who gets special health and social help.

   Every pioneer in Singapore receives extra help with medical bills.

   The government honored its pioneers for building the nation.

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