"waymaker" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: waymakers [plural]
Etymology: way + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|way|maker}} way + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} waymaker (plural waymakers)
  1. One who makes a way; a precursor; pioneer; pathfinder. Synonyms: trailblazer Related terms: waymaking
    Sense id: en-waymaker-en-noun-lDd1ASKp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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