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pioneer
pi·o·neer / ˌpīəˈnir/ • n. a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area. ∎ a person who is among the first to research and develop a new area of knowledge or activity: a famous pioneer of birth control. ∎ (in the former USSR and other communist countries) a member of a movement for children below the age of sixteen that aimed to foster communist ideals. ∎ a member of an infantry group preparing roads or terrain for the main body of troops. ∎ (also pioneer species) a plant or animal that establishes itself in an unoccupied area. • v. [tr.] develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity): he has pioneered a number of innovative techniques. ∎ open up (a road or terrain) as a pioneer. |
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"pioneer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pioneer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-pioneer005.html "pioneer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-pioneer005.html |
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Pioneer A series of US space probes. The first Pioneers, launched in 1958–9, were intended as Moon probes, but none succeeded. Pioneers 5–9, in 1960–8, were put into orbit around the Sun, monitoring solar activity and conditions in interplanetary space. Pioneers 10 and 11, the last and best-known of the series, were the first probes to reach Jupiter, photographing the planet and studying its environment. Pioneer 10, launched in 1972March, flew past Jupiter in 1973December. Pioneer 11, launched 1973April passed Jupiter in 1974December and then became the first probe to reach Saturn, in 1979September. Both Pioneers are currently on their way out of the Solar System. Pioneer 10 crossed the orbit of Pluto in 1983June.
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"Pioneer." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Pioneer." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-Pioneer.html "Pioneer." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-Pioneer.html |
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pioneer a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area. Recorded from the early 16th century (as a military term denoting a member of the infantry), the word comes ultimately (via French) from Latin pedo, the same base as pawn.
Pioneer is the name of a series of American space probes launched between 1958 and 1973, two of which provided the first clear pictures of Jupiter and Saturn (1973–79). |
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "pioneer." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "pioneer." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-pioneer.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "pioneer." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-pioneer.html |
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Pioneer A series of NASA spacecraft that conducted explorations of the solar system. Pioneer 10, launched on 2 March 1972, was the first spacecraft to leave the solar system, in 1987. Pioneer 11 was launched on 5 April 1973, for Saturn. Pioneer Venus, launched in 1978 to Venus, comprised an orbiter and probes sent to the surface.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Pioneer." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Pioneer." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-Pioneer.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Pioneer." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-Pioneer.html |
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pioneer soldier going in advance of an army to prepare the way XVI; first or original investigator, etc. XVII. orig. pion(n)er — F. pionnier, OF. paonier, peon(n)ier, f. paon, peon (see PAWN1); the suffix later assim. to -EER1.
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T. F. HOAD. "pioneer." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "pioneer." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-pioneer.html T. F. HOAD. "pioneer." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-pioneer.html |
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Pi·o·neer / ˌpīəˈnir/ a series of American space probes launched between 1958 and 1973, two of which provided the first clear pictures of Jupiter and Saturn (1973–79). |
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"Pioneer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Pioneer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-pioneer.html "Pioneer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-pioneer.html |
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pioneer n. a member of an infantry group preparing roads or terrain for the main body of troops.
v. open up (a road or terrain) as a pioneer. |
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"pioneer." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pioneer." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-pioneer.html "pioneer." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-pioneer.html |
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"pioneer." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pioneer." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-pioneer.html "pioneer." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-pioneer.html |
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