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aspirant

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as⋅pir⋅ant

  [uh-spahyuhr-uhnt, as-per-uhnt]
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–noun
1. 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
2. aspiring.
Origin:
1730–40; (< F) < L aspīrant- (s. of aspīrāns, prp. of aspīrāre). See aspire, -ant
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as·pi·rant   (ās'pər-ənt, ə-spīr'-)   
n.  One who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position.
adj.  Seeking recognition, distinction, or advancement.
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