Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretendant
noun
/prɪˈtɛndənt/
Definition
A person who claims or aspires to a title, office, or position, often without the right to do so.
Examples
- He was regarded as a pretendant to the throne, despite lacking the necessary royal lineage.
- The pretendant to the title of duke was challenged in court by legitimate claimants.
Meaning
The term ‘pretendant’ is used to describe someone who is seeking to lay claim to something, particularly a title or a position of authority, although they may not have the legitimate right to it.
Synonyms
- claimant
- aspirant
- pretender
- seeker
