pretender
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pri
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ˈtɛn
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dɜr
dēr
British pronunciation
/pɹɪtˈɛndɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "pretender"in English

Pretender
01

a person who falsely claims to be something or someone else

example
Examples
The pretender acted like a doctor but had no medical training.
Everyone believed the pretender was a famous writer until the truth came out.
02

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

03

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

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