Pioneer Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Pioneer [pahy-uh-neer]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

One of the first to settle a region.
A person or group of persons who are among the first in a particular area or field and helped it develop.

Verb

To act as a pioneer.
To prepare for others to follow.
To be the first to invent or develop a process.

Adjective

Relating to being a pioneer.
Being the earliest or original of a kind.
Relating to the characteristics of a pioneer.

Example

"He is a descendant of the pioneers who settled in the region in the 15th century."

"He is pioneering a health program."

Synonyms

Noun: Colonist, Colonizer, Founder, Guide, Innovator, Leader, Scout, Settler, Pathfinder, Pilgrim

Verb: Begin, Colonize, Constitute, Establish, Create, Develop, Endow, Arrange, Originate, Prepare Adjective: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Earliest, First

Antonyms

Noun: -

Verb: Abolish, Annihilate, Cease, Complete, Destroy, Die, Finish, Halt, Neglect, Prevent Adjective: Final, Last, Latest, Latter, Terminal, Ultimate, Secondary, Following

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