Pretendant
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹitɛndˈænt/
Pretendant (noun)
- a person who claims the right to a throne or title.
- a person who seeks someone's affection or attention romantically.
Examples
- The pretendant gathered support from the nobles.
- A pretendant challenged the king's authority.
Common collocations: rightful pretendant, support a pretendant, rival pretendant, persistent pretendant, charming pretendant