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Synonyms & Similar Words
applicant
candidate
contender
hopeful
entrant
competitor
challenger
nominee
probationer
novice
trainee
student
learner
pupil
scholar
postulant
supplicant
petitioner
claimant
seeker
enthusiast
admirer
follower
devotee
disciple
adherent
votary
aficionado
fan
buff
aficionada
Meaning of Aspirant
A person who hopes to achieve something, especially a person who is trying to become a member of a particular profession or organization
Definitions
- A person who is trying to become a member of a particular profession or organization
- * A person who is seeking a particular position or status
- * A person who is striving to achieve a particular goal or ambition
Etymology of Aspirant
The word "aspirant" comes from the Latin "aspirare", which means "to breathe upon" or "to strive for"
Historically, the word has been used to describe someone who is striving for a particular goal or ambition, especially in a spiritual or philosophical context
Example Uses
- The aspirant to the throne was forced to navigate a complex web of alliances and rivalries
- * She was an aspirant to the medical profession, and spent many years studying and training
- * The aspirant artist spent years honing his craft, eventually gaining recognition for his unique style