trailblazer
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɹeɪɫˌbɫeɪzɝ// UK //tɹˈeɪlbleɪzɐ// trail·blaz·er
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.
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.