Synonyms: pioneer
Definition: one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
Usage: they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them
Similar words: settler, colonist
Definition: a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
Synonyms: pioneer, groundbreaker, innovator, trailblazer
Definition: someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
Similar words: originator, conceiver, mastermind
Definition: someone who creates new things
Synonyms: pioneer
Definition: open up and explore a new area
Usage: pioneer space
Similar words: explore
Definition: travel to or penetrate into
Usage: explore unknown territory in biology
Definition: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Usage: This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
Similar words: cause, do, make
Definition: give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Usage: cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident
Definition: open up an area or prepare a way
Usage: She pioneered a graduate program for women students
Similar words: introduce, innovate
Definition: bring something new to an environment
Usage: A new word processor was introduced