chief of state

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chief of state

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