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- pronunciation:
- paI
nir
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place.
During the 19th century, American pioneers traveled to the West in covered wagons.- synonyms:
- explorer, settler
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| definition 2: |
a person or organization that is the first to do something.
The United States and Russia were pioneers in space travel.- similar words:
- leader, pacemaker
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verb |
| inflections: |
pioneers, pioneering, pioneered |
| definition: |
to be the first one to explore an area of activity or research; to open the way for others.
Susan B. Anthony pioneered in the fight for women's rights.- similar words:
- lead
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