I. ˈasp(ə)rənt, ˈaas- also əˈspīr- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin aspirant-, aspirans, present participle of aspirare to aspire
: one who aspires : one who is ambitious of advancement or attainment
any aspirant , whoever he may be, can try his hand at writing — James Britton
aspirants to medicine and philosophy — Benjamin Farrington
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin aspirant-, aspirans
: aspiring
good American historical writing is the work of professors and of aspirant professors — Times Literary Supplement