pathfinder
|path-find-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpæθˌfaɪndər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːθˌfaɪndə/
trailblazer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pathfinder' originates from the combination of 'path' and 'finder', where 'path' meant 'a way or track' and 'finder' meant 'one who finds'.
Historical Evolution
'pathfinder' was formed in English by combining 'path' and 'finder', and has remained largely unchanged in modern usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who finds a path', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that finds a way through unexplored or untraveled areas.
The pathfinder led the expedition through the dense forest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42