Pathfinder vs. Trailblazer

Pathfindernoun

One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.

Pathfindernoun

One who first does something; a pioneer.

Pathfindernoun

One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.

Pathfindernoun

someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

Trailblazernoun

One that blazes a trail to guide others; a pathfinder.

Trailblazernoun

(figuratively) An innovative leader in a field; a pioneer.

Trailblazernoun

someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees

Trailblazernoun

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art