Definition

A person or thing that finds a new way or route, especially in unexplored areas.

Example

The pathfinder led the team through the dense forest to find a safe passage.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new hiking trail they found in the mountains?

Yeah, I did! They called the person who discovered it a real pathfinder.

I wonder what other hidden trails are out there waiting to be found.

Me too! It’s exciting to think about all the adventures a pathfinder could have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pathfinder → It is formed from "path" (from Old English *pæth*, meaning a way or track) and "finder" (from Old English *findan*, meaning to discover or locate). The word "pathfinder" refers to someone who discovers or creates a way or route.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who 'discovers' ('findan') a 'way' ('path') — that's why a pathfinder is someone who finds a way.

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