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aspirant

as·pi·rant [ áspərənt, ə sprənt ]


noun  (plural as·pi·rants)
Definition:
 
aspiring person: somebody who is hoping to achieve distinction or advancement
an aspirant to the presidency



adjective 
Definition:
 
aspiring: seeking or hoping to attain something


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