aspirant
1. [ noun ] an ambitious and aspiring young person
Synonyms: wannabe wannabee aspirer hopeful
Examples:

"a lofty aspirant" "two executive hopefuls joined the firm" "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"

Related terms: applicant aspire
2. [ adjective ] seeking advancement or recognition
Synonyms: would-be aspiring wishful
Related terms: hopeful
3. [ adjective ] desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
Synonyms: aspiring
Related terms: ambitious
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