word
Pretender
Pree-TEH-ndur
/priːˈtɛndɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pretender
Dictionary meaning
A claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler, usually without just title.
Examples
- The pretender to the Crown of England fought valiantly for the title of monarch.
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