CEFR C2

aspirant

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: hopeful, candidate, contender, applicant

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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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