Aspirant

//ˈæspəɹənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Seeking advancement.
  2. 2
    Striving for recognition.
Adjective
  1. 1
    desiring or striving for recognition or advancement wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who aspires (for high office, etc.)

    "The company received dozens of applications from job aspirants."

  2. 2
    an ambitious and aspiring young person wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French aspirant.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French aspirant.

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