aspirant
ETYM Cf. French aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer. Related to Aspire.
1. Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; SYN. aspiring.
2. Seeking advancement or recognition; SYN. aspiring, wishful, would-be.
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