aspirant
noun
- lowest commissioned rank, equivalent to the rank of ensign
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈæspəɹənt/ / /ɐsˈpaɪɹɐnt/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *(s)peys-der.? Latin spīrō Latin aspīrārelbor. French aspirerder. French aspirantbor. English aspirant Borrowed from French aspirant.
- Seeking advancement.
- Striving for recognition.
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *(s)peys-der.? Latin spīrō Latin aspīrārelbor. French aspirerder. French aspirantbor. English aspirant Borrowed from French aspirant.
- Someone who aspires (for high office, etc.)
“The company received dozens of applications from job aspirants.”
“Every aspirant actor dreams of making it to Broadway.”