aspirant

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an ambitious and aspiring young person
  2. adjective desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

Etymology

Borrowed from French aspirant.

In classic literature

Synonyms

aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee

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