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figurehead

/ˈfɪɡərˌhɛd/ noun · British & US
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What does figurehead mean?

noun

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."

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