Antonyms for pathfinder


Grammar : Noun
Spell : path-fahyn-der, pahth
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæθˌfaɪn dər, ˈpɑθ‐


Definition of pathfinder

Origin :
  • 1839 (Cooper), from path + finder.
  • As in mover and shaker : noun person who makes things happen
  • As in pioneer : noun person who finds a new place, founds something
  • As in vagabond : noun person who leads an unsettled life; traveler
  • As in point man : noun someone in forefront
  • As in rising star : noun comer
  • As in up-and-comer : noun comer
  • As in explorer : noun trailblazer
  • As in guide : noun something that or someone who leads
Example sentences :
  • It had been arranged that Elmer was to act as pathfinder and tracker.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • So you see, to begin with, our pathfinder tells us the enemy ahead are three in number.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • Besides this, they must read the messages left occasionally by their pathfinder.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • Pathfinder showed off handsomely that day before the ladies.
  • Extract from : « Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
  • He was "the Pathfinder," and second only to Daniel Boone as a frontier hero.
  • Extract from : « Abraham Lincoln » by William Eleroy Curtis
  • When the Pathfinder was struck the order was given, Every man for himself.
  • Extract from : « The Post of Honour » by Richard Wilson
  • It is Kit Carson who might better have the title of pathfinder.
  • Extract from : « The Way to the West » by Emerson Hough
  • Thus ended his first expedition, which began his reputation as a pathfinder.
  • Extract from : « The Way to the West » by Emerson Hough
  • This exploit is worthy of description at the hands of the Pathfinder himself.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Kit Carson » by Edward S. Ellis
  • The dejected "pathfinder" begins his second day of captivity.
  • Extract from : « The Little Lady of Lagunitas » by Richard Henry Savage

Synonyms for pathfinder

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