head of state

noun phrase

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

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In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state. Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Senegal's national football team, crowned African Nations champion thanks to its victory over Morocco on January 18 in Rabat after a high-octane final, landed late on January 19 night back home, where it was warmly welcomed off the plane by the Senegalese head of state and his government. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was the first head of state to visit the country after the transition. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 De la Espriella has always expressed pride in his dual citizenship, but naturalized US citizens swear a pledge of allegiance that could be in conflict with the duties of a foreign head of state. Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 22 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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