pioneer — a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
Example Sentences
- Steve Jobs was a pioneer who revolutionized the smartphone industry.
- My grandmother was a pioneer who thought putting pineapple on pizza was a good idea.
- The company pioneered the development of eco-friendly packaging.
pioneer
NOUN[/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/]
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area
The Wright brothers were pioneers of modern aviation.
The pioneer arrived first and brought a pie to the empty campsite. (PIE + NEAR → the first person brings a pie near an empty land and starts something new there)
The pioneer chose to explore unknown lands and inspire future generations.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'pionnier', derived from Old French 'peon' meaning 'foot soldier' or 'laborer', combined with the suffix '-nier'. The term originally referred to soldiers who went ahead of the main army to clear the way.
Breakdown
pion- (foot soldier, laborer, from Latin 'pedes') + -eer/-nier (agent suffix) = pioneer (one who goes first)
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📝Examples
“Steve Jobs was a pioneer who revolutionized the smartphone industry.”
“My grandmother was a pioneer who thought putting pineapple on pizza was a good idea.”
“The company pioneered the development of eco-friendly packaging.”
“He's pioneering a new way to avoid doing homework by claiming his dog ate his laptop.”
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