aspirant

noun
/ˈæspəɹənt/

Etymology

Borrowed from French aspirant.

  1. borrowed from aspirant

Definitions

  1. Someone who aspires (for high office, etc.)

    • The company received dozens of applications from job aspirants.
    • Every aspirant actor dreams of making it to Broadway.
    • He was an aspirant to the presidency, though his chances were slim.
  2. Seeking advancement.

  3. Striving for recognition.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA