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Meaning of figurehead

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

figurehead

Pronunciation:/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd//ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

  2. (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.