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pioneering

/ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
pi · o · neer · ing
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• adjective

1

Involving new ideas, methods, or techniques that have not been tried before; trailblazing and innovative.

Example

"Her pioneering research in molecular biology paved the way for several modern medical treatments."

2

Relating to or characteristic of the earliest explorers or settlers of a new region or frontier.

Example

"The museum features tools and diaries belonging to the pioneering families who settled the valley in the nineteenth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'pioneer', which comes from Middle French 'pionnier', originally referring to a foot soldier sent ahead to clear roads and dig trenches, from Old French 'peon' (foot soldier), ultimately from Late Latin 'pedonem' (having broad feet).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pioneering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pioneering
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