As nouns the difference between contestant and aspirant
is that contestant is a participant in a contest while aspirant is someone who aspires to high office etc.
As an adjective aspirant is
seeking advancement.
contestant
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A participant in a contest
Synonyms
* competitor
See also
* contender
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aspirant
English
Noun
(
en noun)
someone who aspires to high office etc.
Adjective
(
en adjective)
seeking advancement
striving for recognition
Anagrams
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