Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
groundbreaker
noun
/ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kər/
Definition
A person or thing that breaks new ground, especially in a specific field or discipline.
Examples
- The invention of the smartphone was a groundbreaker in communication technology.
- Her research has been a groundbreaker in the field of renewable energy.
- The young artist is considered a groundbreaker in contemporary art.
Meaning
Someone who innovates or pioneers new ideas or methods.
Synonyms
- pioneer
- trailblazer
- innovator
- forerunner
- trendsetter
