pioneers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌpaɪəˈnɪɹz// UK //paɪənˈiəz// pi·o·neers
n. people who are the first to explore or settle a new area. You use this word for those who start something new and pave the way for others.
n. persons who are among the first to explore, settle, or develop a new area, field, or activity. Often used metaphorically for innovators in science, art, or technology.
The pioneers built the first houses in the valley.
Early pioneers crossed the plains in covered wagons to find new land.
These pioneers of digital art challenged traditional gallery norms by displaying work on public screens.