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Pretender

pre·ten·der

UK/pɹɪˈtɛndəɹ/ US/priˈtɛndɜr/ uncommon obsolete rare

noun

1.

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

2.
3.

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

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Origin

From pretend + -er.

Phrases

  • Old Pretender
  • public pretender
  • Young Pretender

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