noun
- a person who is the first to do something or who makes an important new discovery or innovation
Usage: often used in positive contexts to describe pioneers or innovators
Examples
- Marie Curie was a groundbreaker in the field of radioactivity research.
- The company hired a groundbreaker to lead their new product development team.
- She became a groundbreaker by being the first woman to serve as CEO of the organization.
- His groundbreaking work in renewable energy made him a groundbreaker in the industry.
- The film director was considered a groundbreaker for her innovative storytelling techniques.
- These groundbreakers paved the way for future generations of scientists.