head of state

noun phrase

: the leader of a country
a meeting of heads of state

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But the royal gown that the Queen wore in Pakistan is a vivid example of the kind of soft power that can be exerted by a head of state who is otherwise without executive or legislative potency, especially one who takes a keen interest in international affairs, as Elizabeth II clearly did. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 As a member of the Commonwealth, Australia has a direct connection to the British royal family, with King Charles as its head of state. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 The Supreme Court later reinforced those interpretations, enabling Maduro to run for president while serving as acting head of state. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 Harry and Meghan have received a mixed reception in Australia, where Britain’s King Charles is the head of state, though a sizable minority supports becoming a republic. Reuters, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for head of state

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“Head of state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20of%20state. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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