pioneer
noun/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
Frequency rank: #4,734 most common English word
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or develop a new area of knowledge or activity.
Example sentence
She became the pioneer of genetic research, developing techniques that scientists still use today.
Synonyms & related words
- innovator
- trailblazer
- groundbreaker
- founder
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