0 someone who is trying to become a successful actor, politician, writer, etc.
1 wishing to become successful in a particular type of job:
Marcus is an aspiring actor.
2 hoping and trying to be successful at a particular job or activity:
aspiring entrepreneurs/executives/homeowners
Hollywood is full of aspiring young actors, waiting for their big break into movies.
Helping out at the animal rescue centre would be good experience for an aspiring vet like you.
Aspiring writers and poets are always sending in their work, but very little of it gets published.
Do you have any advice for aspiring young journalists looking for work?