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 states they have a right to the high position that someone else has, although other people disagree with this:
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The rebel forces are led by the pretender to the throne (= the person who wants to replace the present king or queen).
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