Aspirant
Pronunciation : As*pir"ant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer. See Aspire.]
Definition : Defn: Aspiring.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : As*pir"ant
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. aspirant.]
Definition : Defn: One who aspires; one who eagerly seeks some high position or object of attainment. In consequence of the resignations . . . the way to greatness was left clear to a new set of aspirants. Macaulay.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913