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pioneer

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/ˈpaɪ.ə.nɪr/ · pi-o-neer

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

ایک شخص جو کسی نئے ملک یا علاقے کی تلاش یا آبادکاری کرنے والوں میں سے ہوتا ہے۔

پہل کار

pehl kaar

Synonyms

trailblazerforerunnergroundbreakerراستہ دکھانے والاپيشرونویس

Antonyms

followerimitatorcopycatپیچھے ہٹنے والانقل کرنے والاپیروکار

Common Collocations

  • pioneer in research
  • pioneer of technology
  • pioneer spirit

Example Sentences

She was a pioneer in women's rights advocacy.

وہ خواتین کے حقوق کی وکالت میں ایک پہل کار تھیں۔

Woh khawateen ke haqooq ki wakalat mein ek pehl kar thin.

The company is a pioneer in renewable energy solutions.

یہ کمپنی تجدید پذیر توانائی کے حل میں ایک پیشرو ہے۔

Yeh company tajdeed pazeer tawanai ke hal mein ek peshrow hai.

He was one of the pioneers of modern art.

وہ جدید فنون میں سے ایک پہل کار تھے۔

Woh jadeed funoon mein se ek pehl kar the.

Easily Confused With

pioneering:Pioneering is an adjective describing something that is innovative or leading the way, while a pioneer is a person who takes the initiative.

Word Family

pioneering
adjectiveپیشرو
pioneeringly
adverbپیشروانہ طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'pioneer' as the first person to break new ground, like a trailblazer.

Visualize a brave person leading a group into an uncharted territory.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، / بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaron khwahishain aisi keh har khwahish pe dam nikle, / Bahut nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of desires, each so intense it takes my breath away, / Many of my wishes came true, yet still too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چلو تے گزر جائے پانے لے،

Chalo te guzar jaye pane le.

Let's go and make our path.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "pionnier" — a foot soldier or a pioneer

First known use: 15th century

The term 'pioneer' originated from the French word 'pionnier', which referred to a soldier who went ahead of the main army to prepare the way. Over time, it evolved to identify individuals who lead or innovate in various fields.