"aspirationalism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌæs.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl.ɪz.əm/ Audio: Aspirationalism US.ogg
Etymology: From aspirational + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|aspirational|ism}} aspirational + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aspirationalism (uncountable)
  1. The philosophy or practice of striving to better one's situation in life, especially economically and materially. Tags: uncountable
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