pacesetter

[peys-set-er] /ˈpeɪsˌsɛt ər/

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noun

a person, group, or organization that is the most progressive or successful and serves as a model to be imitated.

a person or thing that sets the pace, as in racing.

Also called pacemaker.

Origin of pacesetter

1890-1895

First recorded in 1890-95; pace¹ + setter

Related forms

pacesetting, adjective

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The pacesetter and de facto ringleader of The Roots has, to his credit, had one hell of a day.

A Day in the Life of The Roots' Questlove Marlow Stern December 9, 2011

British Dictionary definitions for pacesetter

pacesetter

/ˈpeɪsˌsɛtə/

noun

another word for pacemaker (sense 1), pacemaker (sense 2)

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