Ground-breakers, trail-blazers (8)

I believe the answer is:

pioneers

(Other definitions for pioneers that I've seen before include "First settlers in a new territory" , "Innovators" , "Ground-breakers, trail-blazers" , "They open up new territories" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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