n. [ Cf. F. aspirant. ] One who aspires; one who eagerly seeks some high position or object of attainment. [ 1913 Webster ]
In consequence of the resignations . . . the way to greatness was left clear to a new set of aspirants. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer. See Aspire. ] Aspiring. [ 1913 Webster ]