discoverer

noun

Definition of discoverernext
as in pioneer

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  1. pioneer
  2. explorer
  3. traveler
Noun
  • Claressa Shields and Laila Ali, women’s boxing pioneer and the daughter of Muhammad Ali, used to be close.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That gave Sammet the opportunity to work with computing pioneer Grace Hopper on the UNIVAC I, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer manufactured in the United States.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of pioneer
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  • Deserted until 1812, it was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt, though nearly 80 percent of Petra still hasn't been excavated or explored.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.
    Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of explorer
Noun
  • Tourists Venture to Afghanistan: With the war over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away.
    César Rodríguez For The New York Times, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • What to Consider The programming may be too structured for travelers seeking a more relaxed, unplanned vacation.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of traveler
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