head of state

noun phrase

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

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The admission of Ukraine into NATO could lead to World War III, the former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Medvedev was Russia's head of state between 2008 and 2012 and now serves as the deputy chairman of the country's Security Council. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 The protest came as debates continue as to whether King Charles should remain Australia’s head of state. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 While Australia is governed separately from the British throne, the king remains its head of state. Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024 Italy’s head of state Antonio Lamorle (Rolando Ravello) is, much like Ringo Starr, just happy to be there. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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