CEFR C1

pathfinder

noun

Meaning

A person who goes ahead and discovers or explores a new route or territory, or one who discovers new ways of doing things.

Examples

The pathfinder led the expedition through the dense jungle, charting new rivers and mountains.
She was a true pathfinder in medical research, developing innovative treatments for rare diseases.

Synonyms: explorer, pioneer, scout, trailblazer

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pathfinder (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpæθˌfaɪndər/

Definition

A person who goes ahead and discovers or explores a new route or territory, or one who discovers new ways of doing things.

Examples

The pathfinder led the expedition through the dense jungle, charting new rivers and mountains.
She was a true pathfinder in medical research, developing innovative treatments for rare diseases.
Early settlers relied on experienced pathfinders to guide them across the vast plains.

How to Use pathfinder

a pathfinder for (prepositional phrase): Someone who opens the way for something new. — "Her groundbreaking research served as a pathfinder for future studies in genetics."

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