adj, noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

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

Adjective

1. 1
   Seeking advancement.
2. 2
   Striving for recognition.

Adjective

1. 1
   desiring or striving for recognition or advancement wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

addictalso ranalso-ranapplicantaspireraspirer

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

Borrowed from French aspirant.

Related phrases

aspirant nationaspirant nation-stateaspirant state

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