pathfinder
English
Etymology
path + finder
Noun
pathfinder (plural pathfinders)
- One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.
- 1910, John Burroughs, “Phases of Farm Life”, in In the Catskills, page 67:
- The cow is the true pathfinder and pathmaker.
- 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, OCLC 1261299044, PC, scene: Role of a Pathfinder Codex entry:
- 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.
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- One who first does something; a pioneer.
Synonyms
- trailblazer
Derived terms
- pathfinder prospectus
Descendants
- → German: Pfadfinder (calque)
Translations
One who discovers a way or path
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See also
- pathmaker