head of state

noun phrase

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

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Her approval ratings — which hover around 80% — are among the highest in the world for a head of state. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 First, their state should move to amend Article II of the U.S. Constitution, maintaining the president’s authority as commander in chief of the armed forces and head of state for purposes of foreign relations only. Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025 Amid the tumult, Harry feels his father — who serves as the ceremonial head of state — could easily intervene and have his security reinstated, though the palace has consistently denied this. Simon Perry, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The summit marked the first visit by a Latin American head of state during Trump’s second term. David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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