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пионе́р — meaning in English

pioner

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English meaning

  • pioneer verb To be the first to develop or try something, opening the way for others.
  • scout noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
  • trailblazer noun A person who is the first to do something important, opening the way for others to follow.

Senses

пионе́р is used for these senses in English:

  • Boy Scout A male member of the Scout Movement.
  • pioneer One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
  • pioneer (military) A soldier detailed or employed to form roads, dig trenches, and make bridges, as an army advances; a sapper.
  • pioneer (Communism) A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming a member of the Party itself.
  • scout A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
  • trailblazer (figuratively) An innovative leader in a field; a pioneer.
  • young pioneer (Communism) A child who is a junior member of a Communist party, or similar movement.

pioneer — full definition

  1. verb To be the first to develop or try something, opening the way for others.
  2. noun A person who is among the first to explore, settle, or develop something new.

scout — full definition

  1. noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
  2. noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
  3. noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
  4. verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.

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