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Definition pioneer in British English
pioneer
noun
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noun
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- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/
1
one of the first people to do something important that is later continued and developed by other people
Example
the pioneers of early colour photography
Example
The firm has been a pioneer in the pharmaceutical field since 1953.
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