aspirationalism

== English == === Etymology === From aspirational +‎ -ism. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌæs.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl.ɪz.əm/ === Noun === aspirationalism (uncountable) The philosophy or practice of striving to better one's situation in life, especially economically and materially.