voortrekker
- noun
- /ˈvʊərtrɛkər/
- South African
:
pionero
- She was recognized as a voortrekker for her groundbreaking research in biotechnology.
Examples
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The company became a voortrekker in digital banking by introducing mobile payments early.
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As a voortrekker in renewable energy, he helped launch the country's first solar farm.
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The voortrekker led the way into uncharted territory.
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Many voortrekkers faced hardships during their journey.
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As a voortrekker in renewable energy, he helped launch the country's first solar farm.
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The company became a voortrekker in digital banking by introducing mobile payments early.
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She was recognized as a voortrekker for her groundbreaking research in biotechnology.
Synonyms
113
4.2
A person among the first to develop new ideas or ways of doing things
38
4.3
A person who creates new ideas or ways of doing things
14
4.9
A person who creates a new idea, plan, or process
12
6.8
A person who first develops new ideas or methods in a field
2
6.9
A person who introduces new ideas or ways in a field
1
6.7
A person who does something new that others copy
A person who is among the first to try new ideas or methods
A person who is among the first to try new ideas
Antonyms
How Pioneering
2
6.9
12
6.8
113
4.2
- South African
38
4.3
10
5.5
16
3.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
Voortrekker literally comes from voor- 'in front' and trek 'journey', the same root as the English trek. That's why a voortrekker now means a pioneer — someone who goes ahead to explore or start something new.