Meaning of the word pretender in English

What does pretender mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pretender

US /prɪˈten.dɚ/
UK /prɪˈten.dər/

Noun

a person who claims to be someone or something that they are not, especially a claimant to a throne

Example:
The prince was denounced as a pretender to the throne.
He was exposed as a pretender, not a true expert.