someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

[ Syn: innovator , trailblazer , groundbreaker ]

one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory; they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them'

open up an area or prepare a way; She pioneered a graduate program for women students

[ Syn: open up ]

take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants

[ Syn: initiate ]

open up and explore a new area; pioneer space'