pioneer

One who ventures into unknown or unclaimed territory to settle.

One who opens up new areas of thought, research, or development.

A soldier who performs construction and demolition work in the field to facilitate troop movements.

A species that is typically among the first to become established in a bare, open, or disturbed area.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of early settlers.

Leading the way; trailblazing.

To venture into (an area) or prepare (a way).

To settle (a region).

To initiate or participate in the development of.