aspirant (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæspərənt/
Definition
A person who has ambitions to achieve something or reach a specific position.
Examples
The political aspirant spent years campaigning in local elections to build a reputation.
Several aspirants gathered at the stadium for the Olympic trials.
She was a serious aspirant to the throne, having studied history and diplomacy for decades.
How to Use aspirant
- aspirant to (prepositional phrase)
- someone seeking a specific role or status. — "He was an aspirant to the position of Chief Executive."
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