pioneer
nounUK /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə/
US /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
A pioneer is a person who is the first to do something or go somewhere new.
The pioneer traveled west in a covered wagon to build a new home.
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2. A person who is among the first to study or develop a new area of knowledge.
She was a pioneer in computer science.
3. To be the first to use or apply a new method or idea.
The team pioneered a new way to clean ocean water.
4. A soldier who goes ahead of an army to prepare the way.
The pioneers cleared the path for the troops.