English dictionary
pioneer
nounPronunciation
ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
noun
- someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
verb
- open up and explore a new area
verb
- take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
verb
- open up an area or prepare a way
Example sentences
they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them
pioneer space
This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
She pioneered a graduate program for women students