What does figurehead mean?
A person who is officially in charge of a ship, organization, or other group, but who does not have real power. A person who is a symbol or representative of something, such as a company or a movement.
Example
"The captain was the figurehead of the company, but the real decisions were made by the board of directors."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.