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der Pionier
pioneer
Definition & Meaning
The German word der Pionier has two primary meanings:
- Innovator/Trailblazer: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area, or a person who develops or is the first to use new methods, ideas, or technology. In a professional context, it refers to someone who is a leader in a specific field of innovation.
- Military Engineer: In a military context, a pioneer is a soldier who performs engineering tasks, such as building bridges, laying or clearing mines, and preparing fortifications.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: Masculine noun (der). The plural form is die Pioniere.
- Word origin: The term originates from the French word pionnier, which comes from the Old French peon (foot soldier), ultimately derived from the Latin pedonem (foot soldier). The meaning evolved from a soldier who clears the way for an army to a metaphorical sense of someone who clears the way for new ideas or social progress.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the innovator sense:
- For the military sense:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Er leistete im Bereich Technik Pionierarbeit.other
He did pioneer work in the field of technology.
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