Word
trailblazer
Phoneticstrail·blaz·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹeɪɫˌbɫeɪzɝ/
UK/tɹˈeɪlbleɪzɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who is the first to do something or to go into a new area. They clear the way for others to follow later.
n. a person who pioneers a new path or field, clearing the way for subsequent followers. Often used metaphorically to describe leaders in social, professional, or scientific contexts.
Examples
“She was a trailblazer for women in the tech industry.”
“As a trailblazer in renewable energy, he faced many skeptics before his solar technology became a global standard.”
“The documentary highlights several trailblazers who, despite systemic barriers, established the legal frameworks that now protect minority rights across the continent.”
Examples
simple
“She was a trailblazer for women in the tech industry.”
contextual
“As a trailblazer in renewable energy, he faced many skeptics before his solar technology became a global standard.”
complex
“The documentary highlights several trailblazers who, despite systemic barriers, established the legal frameworks that now protect minority rights across the continent.”
Real-World Examples
“You deserve it all."
Super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner described Taylor as "a trailblazer who helped set the stage for all of us".” “With long Covid, Peluso sees another opportunity for the university and the hospital to serve as trailblazers.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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