Overview of noun pioneer

The noun pioneer has 2 senses

• pioneer, innovator, trailblazer, groundbreaker -- (someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art)


• pioneer -- (one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory; "they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them")

Overview of verb pioneer

The verb pioneer has 3 senses

• pioneer, open up -- (open up an area or prepare a way; "She pioneered a graduate program for women students")


• initiate, pioneer -- (take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants")


• pioneer -- (open up and explore a new area; "pioneer space")