aspirant meaning

UK US /ˈæspərənt/ 3 syllables

aspirant (noun): an ambitious and aspiring young person.

aspirant has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and adjective.

aspirant as a noun

  1. an ambitious and aspiring young person
    • a lofty aspirant
    • two executive hopefuls joined the firm
    • the audience was full of Madonna wannabes

    Synonyms: aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee

    Type of: applicant

    Related forms: aspire

aspirant as an adjective

  1. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

    Synonyms: aspiring, wishful

    Similar: ambitious

    Related forms: aspire

How to pronounce aspirant

aspirant is pronounced /ˈæspərənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in NT · 8-letter words

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