# trailblazer

/ˈtɹeɪɫˌbɫeɪzɝ/ (US) · /tɹˈeɪlbleɪzɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trailblazer
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

someone who is the first to do something or to go into a new area. They clear the way for others to follow later.

For teachers: 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.

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