pathfinder
Translation
pathfinder, pioneer, trailblazer
Examples
He was a pathfinder in the field of robotics.
He was a pathfinder in the field of robotics.
The early explorers were true pathfinders.
The early explorers were true pathfinders.
Grammar Patterns
a pathfinder ((in a field)) a person who is the first to do something in a particular area He was a pathfinder in the field of robotics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pioneer, trailblazer, explorer
Etymology
A combination of 'path' and 'finder'. It literally means 'one who finds a path'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who literally 'finds' a new 'path' through a forest for others to follow.