groundbreaker
3 synonyms for groundbreaker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The first person to try, make or campaign for something new; a pioneer.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from ground and breaker.
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