figurehead
fi
fi
gure
gər
gēr
head
hɛd
hed
British pronunciation
/fˈɪɡəhˌɛd/

Definition & Meaning of "figurehead"in English

Figurehead
01

figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

02

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

example
Examples
The company ’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors.
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