head of state
noun /ˌhed əv ˈsteɪt/
/ˌhed əv ˈsteɪt/
(plural heads of state)
- the official leader of a country who is sometimes also the leader of the government
- The Queen was joined by the US President and other heads of state from around the world.
- She was sworn in as the country’s first civilian head of state in three decades.
- Visiting heads of state usually stay in the palace.
- It is a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state.
- Visiting heads of state usually stay at the palace.