pioneer
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pioneers · pioneering · pioneered
Sense 1
One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A person or other entity who is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or progress.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be the first to do or achieve (something), preparing the way for others to follow.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A person born on or before 31 December 1949 and possessing Singapore citizenship on or before 31 December 1986, given this status and certain benefits to recognise their contributions to Singapore's early development.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pioneer” mean?
One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
Is “pioneer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.