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trailblazer


Meanings
  • noun

    A person or thing that is among the first to do or use something, especially a new and ground-breaking technology or idea.

    - "Elon Musk is a trailblazer in the field of renewable energy."
    - "The invention of the printing press was a trailblazing moment in history."

Variants
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trailblazer , trailblazers
Etymology
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Late Middle English: from trail (noun) + blazer, from blaze (verb)


Trivia
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  1. The term 'trailblazer' was first used in print in 1830.

  2. The term 'trailblazer' is often used in the context of technology and business, but it can also be applied to other fields such as art, science, and sports.


Related Concepts
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  1. Innovator: A person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products.

  2. Pioneer: A person who is among the first to explore a new area, industry, or field.


Culture
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The term 'trailblazer' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields. For instance, in the novel 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier, the protagonist, a maid in the household of painter Johannes Vermeer, is referred to as a 'trailblazer' for her role in inspiring one of his most famous works.

How to Memorize "trailblazer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person leading the way through a dense forest, blazing a trail for others to follow.
    - Visualize a trail marked by bright orange blazes on trees.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trailblazer' with the image of a pioneer leading the way.
    - Think of a person making a significant impact in their field.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Trail Blazes', where 'Trail' stands for 'Trailblazer' and 'Blazes' stands for 'Blazing a new trail'.


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