Antonyms for Pioneer
ˌpaɪ əˈnɪərpi·o·neer

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1. pioneerverb

   Synonyms:
   break new ground, push the envelope

2. pioneerverb

   To go before and prepare or open a way for; to act as pioneer.

   Synonyms:
   break new ground, push the envelope

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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:2.4 / 10 votes

1. pioneer, innovator, trailblazer, groundbreakernoun

   someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

   Synonyms:
   groundbreaker, innovator, trailblazer, pioneer

2. pioneerverb

   one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

   "they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them"

   Synonyms:
   groundbreaker, innovator, trailblazer

3. pioneer, open upverb

   open up an area or prepare a way

   "She pioneered a graduate program for women students"

   Synonyms:
   open up, pioneer, open, initiate

4. initiate, pioneerverb

   take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

   "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"

   Synonyms:
   induct, originate, initiate, open up, broach, lead up, start, pioneer

5. pioneerverb

   open up and explore a new area

   "pioneer space"

   Synonyms:
   open up, initiate

How to use Pioneer in a sentence?

1. Giuseppe Colasurdo:

   Dr Duke was a true pioneer – a talented and tireless surgeon, a dedicated and inspiring educator, and a friend and mentor to everyone he met.

2. Sean Hannity:

   God, faith, family, country – this is what Rush Limbaugh embodied and tens of millions of Americans listened, he was an innovator, he was a pioneer, he was a trailblazer, he was a great patriot. He fought every single day to make this country a more perfect union and a better place.

3. Onyi Anyado:

   An entrepreneur is a leader of excellence, trailblazer and pioneer who constantly brings change to their generation.

4. Tim Pawlenty:

   Pawlenty eyes run for Franken’s Senate seat -Twin Cities Pioneer Press:.

5. Hoonigan Racing:

   Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband, he will be incredibly missed. Please respect the family’s privacy at this time while they grieve.

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