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head of state

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noun

  1. the person who holds the highest position in a national government.

    a meeting of heads of state.


Example Sentences

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At these visits he encountered leading scientists, business leaders and heads of state.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an exclusive interview at his Jerusalem residence, the Israeli head of state also said the US-Israeli war with Iran marked a "historical juncture".

From Barron's

Bona and Chikore had married at a lavish wedding in 2014 that was attended by several African heads of state - and was broadcast live on state television - and have three children.

From BBC

Iran’s supreme leader serves as the country’s head of state, commander in chief of the armed forces and the highest authority in its political and religious system.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne, and removing him would require legislation in the UK and the approval of the 14 Commonwealth realms that have King Charles as head of state.

From BBC