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aspirant

as·pi·rant

UK/ˈæspəɹənt/ US/ɐsˈpaɪɹɐnt/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

an ambitious and aspiring young person

  • “a lofty aspirant”
  • “two executive hopefuls joined the firm”
  • “the audience was full of Madonna wannabes”
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adjective

1.
2.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

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Phrases

  • aspirant nation
  • aspirant nation-state
  • aspirant state

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