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Definition of ambition

ambition

/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
am · bi · tion
Adverb:ambitiously
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Plural:ambitions
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Adjective:ambitious
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ambition Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strong desire and determination to achieve success, power, wealth, or distinction.

Example

"Her tireless work ethic and fierce ambition propelled her to the top of the company."

2

A specific goal, objective, or earnest desire that a person strives to accomplish.

Example

"His lifelong ambition was to establish a community music school in his hometown."

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• Nearby Words

ambiguous
ambiguously
ambiguousness
ambition
ambitionless
ambitious
ambitiously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French, from Latin ambitio ('a going around'), derived from ambire ('to go around'), originally referring to political candidates walking around Rome to solicit votes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ambition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ambition
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