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as•pir•ant
(u•spIur'unt, as'pur•unt),
—n.
a person who aspires, as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.: The aspirants for foundation grants had yet to prove themselves.
(u•spIur'unt, as'pur•unt),
—n.
a person who aspires, as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.: The aspirants for foundation grants had yet to prove themselves.
—adj.
aspiring.