Pathfinder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑːθfaɪndə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pathfinder is a noun meaning One who discovers or makes a new path or way through an untraversed region.
Meaning
One who discovers or makes a new path or way through an untraversed region.
More Meanings
- (figurative) One who is the first to do something in a particular field; an innovator, a pioneer.
- (botany) Synonym of honey guide.
- (finance) Ellipsis of pathfinder prospectus.
Example Sentences
The cow is the true pathfinder and pathmaker.
Sorry and frightened, this man was their pathfinder across fields.
Pathfinders are trained to improve the viability of potential planets, initiate first contact with unknown species, find suitable outpost sites, and handle any external threats before the first colonist touches soil. The presence of a Pathfinder is a reassurance that a planet can be settled safely and with a high expectation of success.
Word Forms
- pathfinders
Synonyms for pathfinder
Depending on context, synonyms include pathmaker, trailblazer, scout, guide.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guide, scout, exploratory, guidance, orientation, reconnaissance.
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