pretender
Translation
pretender, impostor, claimant
Examples
He was a pretender to the throne.
He was a pretender to the throne.
She is not a real expert, just a pretender.
She is not a real expert, just a pretender.
Grammar Patterns
a pretender ((to sth.)) someone who claims to have a right to a title or position He was a pretender to the throne.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impostor, fake, claimant
Etymology
From the verb 'pretend' plus the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
A 'pretender' is a person who 'pretends'. The '-er' suffix often means 'a person who does something'.