aspirant
[ uh-spahyuh r-uh nt, as-per-uh nt ]
/ əˈspaɪər ənt, ˈæs pər ənt /
noun
a person who aspires, as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.: The aspirants for foundation grants had yet to prove themselves.
adjective
aspiring or yearning for something important or of value.
Origin of aspirant
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British Dictionary definitions for aspirant
aspirant
/ (ˈæspɪrənt, əˈspaɪərənt) /
noun
a person who aspires, as to a high position
adjective
aspiring or striving