pioneer
pioneer definition
pio·neer (pī′ə nir′)
noun
- Archaic a member of a military engineer unit trained to construct or demolish bridges, roads, trenches, etc.
- ☆ a person who goes before, preparing the way for others, as an early settler or a scientist doing exploratory work
- a plant, animal, etc. that starts a new cycle of life in a barren area
Etymology: Fr pionnier < OFr peonier, foot soldier < peon: see peon
adjective
- being one of the first of its kind
- of or characteristic of the settlers of a new territory
intransitive verb
to be a pioneer
transitive verb
- to prepare or open (a way, etc.)
- ☆ to be a pioneer in or of
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