head of state
Americannoun
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The King, who last year became the first British head of state to visit Auschwitz, also told 100-year-old survivor Lasker-Wallfish that it was "wonderful" to have her join the reception.
From BBC
The chief guests have been from leaders of neighbouring countries - such as Bhutan and Sri Lanka - to heads of state and government from major powers, including the US and the UK.
From BBC
This was a country of which the late Queen, Elizabeth II, was head of state.
From BBC
This year’s World Economic Forum had 3,000 participants from 130 countries, according to the organizers, who said there were 830 chief executives and chairs and more heads of state than ever before.
The ostentatious displays of deference he demanded, and received, from heads of state and CEOs manifested an arrogance that enraged some participants and a vulgarity that revolted others.
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