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pioneer

noun
  1. one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
    “they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them”
  2. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
    innovatortrailblazergroundbreaker
verb
  1. open up and explore a new area
    “pioneer space”
  2. take the lead or initiative in
    initiate
  3. open up an area or prepare a way
    “I pioneered a graduate program for low income students.”
    open up