aspirant
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ənt, ˈæs 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.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person who aspires, as to a high position |
| —adj | |
| 2. | aspiring or striving |
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Aspirant
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
aspirant
1738, from Fr. aspirant, from L. aspirantem (nom. aspirans), prp. of aspirare (see aspire).
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Example sentences
And it would be normal at this time for us to intensify our work with the aspirant countries.
To achieve this status, a swarm-business aspirant must follow three principles.
The aspirant for vocal distinction seeks the housetop on a particularly windy day.
Too few aspirant incubators genuinely possess the skills they claim.
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