pathfinder
noun/ˈpæθˌfaɪndər/
Frequency rank: #12,166 most common English word
Meaning
a person or thing that discovers a new way or course, especially through unexplored territory.
Example sentence
The expedition relied on their skilled pathfinder to navigate through the dense jungle.
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