Definition of pretendant in English:

pretendant

adjective prɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt

rare

That claims to be somebody or something; having or putting forth a claim; of or relating to a claimant.

noun prɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt

rare

A claimant, especially to a throne or other office or honour; specifically a fraudulent claimant; a mere pretender (rare).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Allen (1532–1594), cardinal. As adjective from Middle French, French prétendant, present participle of prétendre. As noun from Middle French, French prétendant person who claims something, who aspires to something, man who seeks a woman's hand in marriage, claimant to a throne, use as noun of present participle of prétendre.

Definition of pretendant in US English:

pretendant

adjectiveprɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt

rare

That claims to be somebody or something; having or putting forth a claim; of or relating to a claimant.

nounprɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt

rare

A claimant, especially to a throne or other office or honour; specifically a fraudulent claimant; a mere pretender (rare).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Allen (1532–1594), cardinal. As adjective from Middle French, French prétendant, present participle of prétendre. As noun from Middle French, French prétendant person who claims something, who aspires to something, man who seeks a woman's hand in marriage, claimant to a throne, use as noun of present participle of prétendre.

单词	pretendant
释义	Definition of pretendant in English: pretendant adjective prɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt rare That claims to be somebody or something; having or putting forth a claim; of or relating to a claimant. noun prɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt rare A claimant, especially to a throne or other office or honour; specifically a fraudulent claimant; a mere pretender (rare). Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Allen (1532–1594), cardinal. As adjective from Middle French, French prétendant, present participle of prétendre. As noun from Middle French, French prétendant person who claims something, who aspires to something, man who seeks a woman's hand in marriage, claimant to a throne, use as noun of present participle of prétendre. Definition of pretendant in US English: pretendant adjectiveprɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt rare That claims to be somebody or something; having or putting forth a claim; of or relating to a claimant. nounprɪˈtɛnd(ə)nt rare A claimant, especially to a throne or other office or honour; specifically a fraudulent claimant; a mere pretender (rare). Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Allen (1532–1594), cardinal. As adjective from Middle French, French prétendant, present participle of prétendre. As noun from Middle French, French prétendant person who claims something, who aspires to something, man who seeks a woman's hand in marriage, claimant to a throne, use as noun of present participle of prétendre.
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