Expectant
Expectant noun - One who seeks an office, honor, position, or award.
Usage example: divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
Favorite son and expectant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Favorite son" instead a noun "Expectant".
Favorite son
Favorite son noun - A United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state.
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Expectant and favorite son are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectant" instead a noun phrase "Favorite son".
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