Pioneer

[paɪə'nɪə] or [,paɪə'nɪr]

Definition

(noun.) one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory; 'they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them'.

(noun.) someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art.

(verb.) open up and explore a new area; 'pioneer space'.

(verb.) open up an area or prepare a way; 'She pioneered a graduate program for women students'.

Editor: Stacy--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A soldier detailed or employed to form roads, dig trenches, and make bridges, as an army advances.

(n.) One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow; as, pioneers of civilization; pioneers of reform.

(v. t. & i.) To go before, and prepare or open a way for; to act as pioneer.

Checked by Curtis

Definition

n. one of a party of soldiers who clear the road before an army sink mines &c.: one who goes before to prepare the way for others.—v.t. to act as pioneer to.—ns. Pī′oner (Shak.) a pioneer; Pī′oning (Spens.) the work of pioneers: military works.

Checked by Lanny

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Edited by Clare

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