titular head

Frequency: 5.51.2 per million words

refers to a person who is the leader of a country or organization in name only, with no real power

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The queen is often seen as a titular head of state, with real power resting with the parliament.
  • In many constitutional monarchies, the monarch serves as a titular head.
  • He was appointed the titular head of the committee, but all decisions were made by others.
  • The new president became the titular head of the company after the merger, with little actual authority.
  • Historically, some emperors became mere titular heads while powerful regents governed.
  • Despite being the titular head, her influence on policy was minimal.
  • The role of the chairman is largely that of a titular head in this organization.
  • She functions as a titular head, performing ceremonial duties rather than executive ones.
  • After the revolution, the former dictator was left as a titular head with no army.
  • The board decided to appoint an honorary titular head to represent the foundation.