chief of state

noun

1. the titular head of a nation, as a president or king.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chief of state¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

So far, 120 chiefs of state have confirmed they will attend the opening ceremony.

From Seattle Times

The strong prospect of a female chief of state in Mexico comes after years of political gains for women.

From Los Angeles Times

Castillo’s successor, former Vice President Dina Boluarte — Peru’s first female chief of state — is the country’s sixth president in four years, and analysts question whether she will be able to complete her term.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a night of effervescence for both contenders and their supporters ahead of a showdown in two weeks to see who will become France’s chief of state for the next five years.

From Seattle Times

It’s a query of considerable political and moral gravity in a country where de facto impunity has long shielded politicians, especially former chiefs of state, from facing justice for corruption and other misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times