Noun: trailblazer 'treyl,bley-zu(r)
- Someone who helps to open up a new line of research, technology or art
"The trailblazer's breakthrough in battery technology revolutionized electric vehicles";
- pioneer, innovator, groundbreaker, path-breaker
- Someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees
"The experienced trailblazer ensured hikers could safely navigate the dense forest"
Derived forms: trailblazers
Type of: conceiver, guide, mastermind, originator, pathfinder, scout
Encyclopedia: Trailblazer